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Trevin Wallace emerges as 'special' leader for Kentucky defense

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Aaron Perkins | Kentucky Sports Radio

Mark Stoops said he was “a little anxious to see (Trevin Wallace) cut it loose and go play” ahead of Kentucky‘s season opener vs. Ball State.

“He’s been a good player for us, but right now, being a leader in the middle of that defense and having the physical attributes that he has, he can be special.”

Fast forward to Saturday and the junior linebacker — now a team captain — finished with a team-high 12 tackles (six solo) to go with two tackles for loss and 0.