November 26th, 2016 resonates within the Big Blue Nation as the moment that Kentucky Football began to turn the proverbial corner under Mark Stoops. The Wildcats entered the game as a 26-point, road underdog. It proceeded to beat the Louisville Cardinals and its Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Lamar Jackson 41-38.
Excitement surrounding the program pinnacled. Several, including me and mine, raced to Kroger Field to welcome the triumphant Cats back to Lexington. Conversations began to surface about pending bowl games and what could be in 2017.
Mark Stoops was projected to return ten offensive starters from the Governor’s Cup lineup.