Jackson threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns on the day, and was especially lethal running the ball at times. Getting yardages in big bunches, Jackson rushed for 207 yards on 25 carries. He also accounted for four scores, two passing and two rushing.
But Kentucky quarterback Stephen Johnson passed for 338 yards of his own, including three touchdowns, keeping the Cats in the game. And when the Cats needed it most, the defense came up big with timely turnovers.
Sophomore safety Mike Edwards twice intercepted Jackson; once in the third quarter, setting up Dorian Baker’s 35-yard touchdown reception, and again on the game’s final play, to help ensure the Cats’ upset victory.