Here are Four Keys to a Kentucky Win in Hattiesburg:
1. Slow down Ito Smith
A year ago the Kentucky defense could not stop Ito Smith, the senior running back ran for 173 yards and a touchdown on 36 carries in last year’s game. The Kentucky defense ranked 110th nationally in run defense last year allowing 226 yards per game, if the lofty expectations for this season are to come to fruition the Wildcat’s run defense must improve. It all starts up front in the trenches as Adrian Middelton, Naquez Pringle, and Matt Elam lead the defensive line.