While Kentucky’s 24-16 win over Toledo was anything but a masterpiece, a few individual performances shined through the otherwise lackluster showing. In a game where the team struggled for rhythm, these players made a strong case not just for more snaps, but for an expanded and more critical role as the Wildcats head into SEC play.
Dante Dowdell: Earned the lead back role
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ud83dudcfa - SECNetwork pic.twitter.com/cH8v9Wxc3z— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) August 30, 2025Dante Dowdell entered the game listed as a co-starter, but he left it looking like the clear lead back.