For the second time in three weeks, the No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats hit the street as a ranked underdog in opposition to an unranked opponent.
The primary time was in Week 4 when the Wildcats escaped Columbia with a 35-34 extra time win in opposition to South Carolina. The second time was Saturday in opposition to the Oklahoma Sooners, and Kentucky as soon as once more proved why it ought to cease being disrespected this season.
Kentucky as soon as once more wins as an underdog
Kentucky wasn’t only a small underdog on Saturday, however moderately a 6 1/2-point underdog regardless of being ranked No. 15 within the nation. The Wildcats proved why the unsuitable group was favored Saturday as they got here away with a 21-13 win over the Sooners.
It was the Kentucky protection that was the spotlight of the night time, forcing Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer to throw three interceptions, together with two on the ultimate two Oklahoma possessions of the sport.
The Wildcats at the moment are 6-1 (4-1 SEC) on the season and have received three consecutive SEC video games for the primary time for the reason that 2018 season. It is the primary time they’ve received three straight street convention video games for the reason that 2009 season.
Moreover, with the stunning loss to Georgia on Saturday, Kentucky is in sole possession of first place within the SEC with a convention document of 4-1.
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