When Saturday night’s game kicked off\u00a0Mark Stoops<\/a> set a Kentucky football record. By the end of the evening, he’d tied another one. At 10 seasons he’s now the longest-tenured coach in school history. In addition, he equaled the legendary\u00a0Bear Bryant<\/a> with 60 wins in Lexington. Like many opening games, it wasn’t easy but a strong second half put the game away as Kentucky beats Miami (Ohio) 37-13.<\/p>\n Miami took the opening kickoff and marched 75 yards for a touchdown. Brett Gabbert<\/a> completed six passes as the RedHawks took a 7-0 lead on a 22-yard run by Tyre Shelton<\/a>. Kentucky came right back as Will Levis<\/a> led the Cats 79 yards in five plays for a score. The touchdown came on a Levis to Brenden Bates<\/a> six-yard pass. Of course, if you’ve followed us at all here at Last Word we’ve preached about how UK should feature the tight ends more.<\/p>\n From there Kentucky couldn’t get much going as Levis was picked off at the goal line negating another score. The UK signal caller led the SEC in picks last season and that’s one of the biggest things he’s worked on during the summer. Kentucky’s points came on two\u00a0Matt Ruffolo<\/a> field goals as Kentucky took a 13-10 lead at the half.<\/p>\n One thing the Big Blue Nation was worried about was the rebuilt offensive line. <\/a>Miami had three sacks and hurried Levis numerous times.<\/p>\n Coming out of the break Kentucky needs a lift and they certainly got it. Freshman\u00a0Barion Brown<\/a> took the second-half kickoff 101 yards for a score.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfce\ud83d\udca8 @BarionBrown<\/a> <\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa – SECN+\/ESPN+: https:\/\/t.co\/eHbAz0y6Ge<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/vD7gvSNNLj<\/a><\/p>\n — Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) September 4, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nFirst Half Struggles<\/h3>\n
A Much Needed Boost<\/h3>\n
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