Kentucky had another opportunity to punch above its weight against a Top 10 opponent. The Wildcats once again got knocked out, almost immediately.
Alabama raced out to a 21-0 lead early in the first quarter and left the Cats in the dust. Jalen Milroe totaled 273 yards and five touchdowns in the 49-21 victory over the Wildcats. Nick Saban's squad improved to 9-1 and clinched a spot in the SEC Championship Game.
Mark Stoops entered this game 1-17 all-time vs. Top 10 opponents. Over the last ten such contests, the Cats had nine losses by an average of 26.