LEXINGTON, Ky. — On the verge of losing three consecutive Southeastern Conference games for the second time in as many seasons, the Kentucky football team delivered a bounce-back win Saturday night at Kroger Field.
The No. 22 Wildcats (5-2, 2-2 SEC) knocked off No. 16 Mississippi State 27-17 behind gritty performances from Will Levis and Chris Rodriquez and an impressive defensive showing against the nation’s leading passer, Will Rogers.
Levis, back after missing last week’s loss to South Carolina, threw for 230 yards and a score. But Rodriguez stole the show on offense, charging for 196 hard yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries.