The Kentucky defense knew the play was coming. The Wildcats knew Hendon Hooker would be looking for Jalin Hyatt. They practiced it for two weeks. Yet when the time finally came, No. 11 got loose too many times Saturday night at Neyland Stadium.
Entering the game against the nation’s top-ranked offense, the UK defense allowed only six pass plays of 30+ yards all season. Hyatt had three against the Cats. Two resulted in touchdowns, including a 55-yarder on the first drive of the game.
“We had breakdowns on our defense, but give credit to Tennessee.