LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky wide receiver-turned-quarterback Lynn Bowden, Jr. gave himself, his coaches, his teammates and Wildcat fans an early birthday present Saturday night.
Just two days before his 21st birthday, Bowden rushed 19 times for 196 yards and two touchdowns, and also completed 7 of 11 passes for 78 yards and another touchdown to rally Kentucky to a 24-20 win over Arkansas.
The Wildcats, which had lost three straight games, kept Bowden starting a secret until right before game time.
“Yes, it was tough (because everyone kept asking),” Bowden said. “But I just did what the coaches ask me to do and got ready to play football.