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Lynn Bowden comes up big, defense trends upward in Kentucky football's win over Missouri

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LEXINGTON - It may be time to stop worrying about Lynn Bowden playing quarterback for Kentucky.

The normal wide receiver led Kentucky to its second win in three games with him behind center in a 29-7 upset of Missouri. Bowden totaled 258 yards of offense and two touchdowns in the victory.

The victory moved Kentucky within two wins of bowl eligibility. Only one of the Wildcats' final four opponents has a winning record.

Kentucky ended a streak of 14 consecutive drives without points dating back to the fourth quarter of the Arkansas game when sophomore running back Kavosiey Smoke gave the Wildcats a 6-0 lead with 12:27 left in the second quarter on a 1-yard touchdown run.