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The biggest worry heading into the Governor's Cup is staring us in the face

Just one week ago, we were wondering if Kentucky’s three-game winning streak meant the defense was officially "back."

Vanderbilt answered that question emphatically and terrifyingly.

The Commodores shredded Kentucky 45-17 (a score that flattered the Cats thanks to garbage time), and they did it by exposing a structural weakness that Louisville will absolutely try to exploit: The Secondary.

A record-breaking disaster against a bad Kentucky defense

Diego Pavia didn't just have a good day; he set a school record. He averaged 12.0 yards per completion. Every time he dropped back, it felt like a first down waiting to happen.