Inside the Numbers: Texas defense smothered Kentucky

It was once again the defense that set the tone for the No. 3 Texas Longhorns as they took sole possession of the top spot in the SEC on Saturday by dominating the Kentucky Wildcats at home in a 31-14 win. The Longhorns defense smothered the Wildcats, whichever quarterback was on the field, while Texas imposed their will on the UK defense in the fourth quarter to put the game away.

Rushing offense: 250 yards, 2 TDs for Texas, 21 yards for Kentucky

For the fifth time this season, and the second consecutive week, the Texas defense held the opponent completely in check when they tried to establish the run. Kentucky managed just 21 yards in the game, the defense’s best performance of the year.…