Not A Good Start<\/h3>\n
The Longhorns took the opening kickoff, going 75 yards in 11 plays for a touchdown. However, on fourth and two Quinn Ewers<\/a> found Gunnar Helm<\/a> on a three-yard strike and it was 7-0.<\/p>\n On Kentucky’s third possession, Brock Vandagriff<\/a> orchestrated a nice 73-yard scoring drive. After getting the ball to the Texas three-yard line Demie Sumo-Karngbaye <\/a>fumbled but luckily got the ball back. It looked like the Cats would once again come away empty in the opponent’s territory. On fourth down a touchdown pass from Vandagriff to Josh Kattus tied the game. We’ve said it for years, throw to the tight end and good things happen.<\/p>\n Unfortunately for the Cats that was the extent of the first half highlights. Texas got deep in Kentucky territory but UK stopped them on third down. However, Maxwell Hairston<\/a> was flagged for a personal foul keeping the drive alive. Jaydon Blue<\/a> took it five yards and it was 14-7.<\/p>\n A Vandagriff interception led to a second Ewers to Helm pass and just like that the Longhorns were up 14. A Bert Auburn<\/a> field goal made it 24-7 at the half. Vandagriff completed only three of seven passes for 51 yards with one touchdown and a pick.<\/p>\n Brad White’s defense came out strong after the break. Deone Walker<\/a> recovered a fumble leading to good field position. Much like last week, Cutter Boley<\/a> started for the Cats. His first pass was a 25-yard strike to Willie Rodriguez and the Cats were in business at the seven.<\/p>\n The freshman did the one thing you can’t do which is take a sack. Texas got to him and shockingly\u00a0Alex Raynor<\/a> missed a 33-yard field goal as UK came away with nothing.<\/p>\n On the next drive, Jamon Dumas-Johnson <\/a>took a fumble 25 yards to the house and suddenly it was a 10-point game. At that point, you thought the Cats had a fighter’s chance. As it turned out that wasn’t the case. Texas put the game away with an impressive 15-play 86-yard drive, all of them running plays. That was all she wrote as Kentucky sputters against Texas 31-14.<\/p>\n With the loss, the Cats drop to 4-7 on the year and 1-7 in the SEC. They are now 0-2 all-time against Texas, both games coming in Austin. It’s the farthest west the Cats have ever played. Also with the loss, the eight-year bowl streak is over.<\/p>\n Next week they’ll look to keep the Governor’s Cup when they host Louisville. UK hasn’t lost to the Cards since 2017. They didn’t play in the COVID year of 2020.<\/p>\n On the other side of the ball, Texas moves to 10-1 and 6-1 in the league. They remain our pick for SEC champion.<\/a> They’ve got a big one next week as they travel to Texas A&M. It’s the first time the two schools have played since 2011.<\/p>\nSigns Of Life<\/h3>\n
Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n
Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n
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