The injury bug can be unforgiving. It has effectively invaded the Kentucky defense, and yet, the Wildcats still almost pitched a shutout against the Gators.
Tavion Gadson has been one of the best havoc creators on the defensive line all season. He was ruled out on Friday. Cornerback DJ Waller dressed for warm-ups and was a game-time decision, but did not take the field. The injury situation got worse for the Kentucky defense, almost immediately.
On the opening possession of the game, DJ Lagway just slipped away from a pass-rusher.