{"id":24821,"date":"2019-10-13T10:00:11","date_gmt":"2019-10-13T14:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordoncollegefootball.com\/?p=24821"},"modified":"2019-10-13T08:53:58","modified_gmt":"2019-10-13T12:53:58","slug":"lynn-bowden-carries-kentucky-to-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2019\/10\/13\/lynn-bowden-carries-kentucky-to-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"Lynn Bowden Carries Kentucky To Victory"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Saturday night the University of Kentucky<\/strong> honored one its all time greats Jared Lorenzen<\/a>. In 2003 the “Hefty Lefty” told fans who were leaving a seven overtime contest\u00a0 against Arkansas<\/strong> “you all are going to miss a hell of a game.” Nearly 16 years later Cat fans witnessed a “hell of a second half.” Led by wide receiver turned quarterback Lynn Bowden<\/a> carries Kentucky to a 24-20 victory over Arkansas.<\/p>\n

A Career Night For Bowden<\/h3>\n

Throughout the week the UK coaching staff gave the impression\u00a0Sawyer Smith<\/a> would start. However during warmups it became very evident the junior from Youngstown, Ohio would be under center. The runner-up for Mr. Football in Ohio in 2016 played quarterback so this was nothing new. After a slow start which saw Kentucky fall behind 13-0 Bowden scored on a three yard run just before the half cutting the deficit to six at the half.<\/p>\n

In the second frame Bowden and the Cats really got things cranking. The coaching staff actually called some passing plays which then opened up the running game. The result was 196 yards rushing for Bowden and 330 overall. However it was a 10 yard touchdown pass to\u00a0Clevan Thomas<\/a> on a fade route which finally gave the Cats the lead 17-13.<\/p>\n

A two yard touchdown run by\u00a0Rakeem Boyd<\/a> gave the Razorbacks the lead 20-17. Once again Bowden had the answer scoring on a 24 yard run providing the final margin. For the game he had 274 yards of total offense and accounted for all three Wildcat touchdowns. However in true Kentucky football style they had to withstand an Arkansas rally.<\/p>\n

The Defense Came Up Big<\/h3>\n

Much like the offense the Wildcat defense struggled early in the game. On the second play from scrimmage Boyd ran 74 yards giving Arkansas the lead not even a minute into the game. However Brad White’s<\/strong> defense settled down and played well against quarterback Nick Starkel<\/a>. In fact they played so well coach Chad Morris<\/strong> pulled Starkel for Ben Hicks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Down four with six minutes to go Hicks marched the Razorbacks down the field with a chance for the victory. However on a third and eight at the Kentucky 15\u00a0Calvin Taylor<\/a> sacked Hicks for a loss of seven. Then on fourth down the Cats got pressure again and Taylor knocked down the pass preserving the victory.<\/p>\n

All that was left was for Bowden and the offense to get a couple of first downs. They did just that as runs of 51 and 15 yards by the Bowden got the ball down to the Razorback seven. From there they simply ran out the clock breaking a three game conference losing streak.<\/p>\n

As mentioned in the beginning Lynn Bowden carries Kentucky to a victory but this evening was about much more.<\/p>\n

Honoring Jared Lorenzen<\/h3>\n

One of the most beloved players in school history Lorenzen died earlier this summer due to complications from\u00a0heart and kidney<\/a> problems. The school chose to honor Lorenzen on Saturday as that seven overtime game is one of the ones he’s best remembered.<\/p>\n

Kentucky quarterback\u00a0Terry Wilson<\/a> planned to wear special shoes and the number 22 for the game this evening. Of course he tore\u00a0his patellar tendon<\/a> against Eastern Michigan<\/strong> and is out for the season. However that didn’t keep him from wearing the jersey.<\/p>\n

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Look who\u2019s rockin\u2019 No. 22.. #J<\/a>-Lo Day #BBN<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/5dP2m4fbcE<\/a><\/p>\n

— . (@smosswkyt) October 12, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n