The Kentucky defense has an established standard. Since defensive coordinator Brad White arrived on campus, the Wildcats have produced a top-15 defense twice and have consistently been one of the best units in college football at big-play prevention. The group entered the season with top-25 expectations.
An argument can be made that the defense is coming short of that after seven games.
Over the last eight quarters of football, Kentucky has allowed 89 points. The pass defense was carved up against Georgia, and Brady Cook peppered the Wildcats with short passes in Missouri’s 38-21 win against Kentucky.