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Matchup Number One<\/h3>\n
Our first matchup pits the winner of the Bear Bryant bracket against the Rich Brooks victor. It’s the 1951 Sugar Bowl against the 2018 win over Florida.<\/p>\n
Kentucky 13- Oklahoma 7- 1951 Sugar Bowl<\/h4>\n
How they got here: Beat the 2009 Georgia game in round one and the 2011 Tennessee game in the Sweet 16. Knocked off the 2016 Mississippi State contest in the Elite 8.<\/p>\n
About The Game<\/h3>\n
Following the 1950 season, the Cats were selected to play in the Sugar Bowl against the Number One ranked Sooners. Under legendary coach\u00a0Bud Wilkinson <\/a>Oklahoma\u00a0came into the game on a 31 game winning streak.<\/p>\n Bear Bryant\u2019s club jumped out to an early 13-0 lead at the half. The Cats scored on a pass from\u00a0Babe Parilli<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0Wilbur Jamerson.<\/strong> Then,\u00a0another rushing score by Jamerson. For much of the game, the Wildcats\u2019 three tackle defense led by Outland Trophy Winner Bob Gain<\/a> kept the Sooners at bay. However, it was\u00a0Walt Yowarsky<\/strong> who starred for the Wildcat defense. Bryant\u2019s move of Yowarsky from offense to defense helped offset the Sooners split T offense which averaged 35 points a game. In fact, in some instances, the Cats featured nine players on the line of scrimmage.<\/p>\n With two fumble recoveries and a sack, Yowarsky was named the game\u2019s Most Valuable Player. Ironically, he had only played a few minutes on defense during the season. Many years later, computer guru, Jeff Sagarin released retroactive rankings for 1950 and listed Kentucky number one. This led the school to claim its only National Championship.<\/p>\n Quite simply for many, it is the biggest win in school history. In snapping Oklahoma\u2019s 31 game winning streak it gave the Cats and Bear Bryant their first championship.<\/p>\n This game beat the 1952 TCU Cotton Bowl victory in the first round and the 1998 LSU win in the Sweet 16. In a mild upset beat the 2007 Louisville game in the Elite 8.<\/p>\n For 31 years and\u00a0in every way possible<\/a> Kentucky found a way to lose to the Gators. However, on September 8, 2018, they finally broke through. Behind 175 yards from Benny Snell<\/a>\u00a0and a huge game from\u00a0Terry Wilson<\/a>,\u00a0the Cats beat Florida. Playing in only his second college game Wilson had 256 yards of total offense and three touchdowns.<\/p>\n Not only did the Wildcats break the current longest losing streak against one opponent but they won in Gainesville for the first time since 1979. The victory catapulted\u00a0Mark Stoops<\/a>\u2018 club to the first 10 win season in 41 years.<\/p>\n With this win, Stoops cemented his legacy at Kentucky as the coach who broke \u201cThe Streak.\u201d<\/p>\n This game is a “pick-em” in the truest sense of the word. On one side you have arguably the greatest win in school history. However, the other game features a win that broke the longest current losing streak to one team in college football. While at the time it didn’t seem like that big of a victory history has proven the Sugar Bowl win to be huge. As a result, it moves onto the finals.<\/p>\n We are halfway to determining the players in deciding the greatest Kentucky Football win. The other contest pits the winner of the Jerry Claiborne bracket against the Mark Stoops victor. It’s the 2016 victory over Louisville versus the 2007 win over LSU.<\/p>\n This game beat the 1995 South Carolina contest in the first round. Edged the 1998 Louisville game in the Sweet 16. In another upset beat the 1997 Alabama game in the Elite 8 to get to this round.<\/p>\n Stoops\u2019 Wildcats went into the final game of the 2016 season as a four-touchdown underdog to the Cardinals. However, the Kentucky defense forced eventual Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson<\/a>\u00a0into four turnovers.<\/p>\n Quarterback\u00a0Stephen Johnson<\/a>\u00a0had the best game of his Wildcat career throwing for 351 yards and three touchdowns. When\u00a0Austin MacGinnis<\/a> hit a 48-yard field goal with 12 seconds remaining it gave the Cats the win in a huge upset.<\/p>\n Kentucky broke a five-game losing streak to the Cardinals in what is the second-best game in series history.<\/a><\/p>\n This game beat the 1984 Tennessee\u00a0game in the first round and the 2007\u00a0Florida\u00a0State Music City Bowl in the Sweet 16. Knocked off the 2019 Citrus Bowl victory over Penn State to advance in the Elite 8.<\/p>\n The number one ranked and undefeated Tigers came rolling into Commonwealth Stadium on October 13, 2007.\u00a0Les Miles’<\/a>\u00a0club led 27-14 late in the third quarter. However, behind Andre Woodson<\/a>,\u00a0Kentucky rallied to send the game into overtime tied at 27.<\/p>\n Both squads scored touchdowns in the first overtime and field goals in the second. In the third overtime, Woodson found Stevie Johnson<\/a> for a touchdown putting the Cats up 43-37. They missed the try for two but it wouldn\u2019t matter. On a fourth and two linebacker Braxton Kelley<\/a>\u00a0stopped\u00a0Charles Scott<\/a> short and the celebration ensued.<\/p>\n Not only was it the biggest win of\u00a0Rich Brooks\u2018<\/a> time at Kentucky, but it was also the first win over a No. 1 ranked team since 1964.<\/p>\n The game pits two of the best wins in recent memory against each other. Anytime you defeat your in-state rival, it’s a good day. In addition, the fact Kentucky was a four-touchdown underdog made the win even sweeter.<\/p>\n However, the upset win of LSU was something special. The three overtime win ranks as the best win in Commonwealth Stadium (Kroger Field) history. As a result, the LSU win moves onto the finals.<\/p>\n Now that the dust has settled our championship game is the 1951 Sugar Bowl against the 2007 LSU contest. You could make a case for either game to win. However, the way Kentucky won plus the atmosphere around the game pushes the LSU game over the top.<\/p>\n So there you have it we have declared the 2007 victory over LSU as the Greatest Kentucky Football Victory. Do you agree? Post your comment below or send me a comment on Twitter. <\/a><\/p>\n Thanks for checking out this special series here at Last Word On College Football. I hope you have enjoyed reading this as much as it has been to bring it to you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhy This Game Is Important<\/h3>\n
Kentucky 27- Florida 16<\/h4>\n
About The Game<\/h3>\n
Why this game is important<\/h5>\n
Who Moves On?<\/h3>\n
Winner: 1951 Sugar Bowl<\/h4>\n
Matchup Number Two<\/h3>\n
Kentucky 41- Louisville 38<\/h4>\n
About The Game<\/h3>\n
Why This Game Is Important<\/h3>\n
Kentucky 43- LSU 37 (Three overtimes)<\/h4>\n
About The Game<\/h3>\n
Why This Game Is Important<\/h3>\n
Who Goes To The Final?<\/h4>\n
Winner: 2007 LSU<\/h4>\n
The Championship Game<\/h3>\n
The Greatest Kentucky Football Victory: 2007 LSU<\/h4>\n