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Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 10-07-2020, 03:54 PM:

Strong defense has been one of Kentucky’s hallmarks the past few years, but so far this season? Not so much. After two games, Kentucky ranks No. 32 in the country in total defense, giving up almost 400 yards per game. Those numbers are even worse when it comes to pass defense. Right now, the Cats are giving up an average of 276.5 passing yards per game, which ranks No. 51 in the nation. That’s an average of 13.83 yards per completion.

On today’s SEC Coaches Teleconference, Mark Stoops said he can’t remember the last time his team gave up 35 points, a result of a poor second half vs. Ole Miss’ explosive, tempo offense.

“The first half, again, was probably winning football, as explosive as they are. Defensively, I think we had three or four possessions that were three-and-outs, so you’re getting some steps. Second half was an issue when they got off the bounce. What was it at the end of regulation, 35 [points]? I don’t even know off the top of my head, but it seems like it’s been a while since we’ve given up 35 in regulation.” (For the record, it was 2017 vs. Louisville.)

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