While we can debate whether Kentucky football was exposed in its 45-7 no-show loss at Mississippi State on Saturday, one aspect is inarguable.
Kentucky’s 2017 offense pails in comparison to its 2016 version. The departures of leading rusher Boom Williams, offensive line stalwart Jon Toth and leading receiver Jeff Badet, along with season-ending injuries to offensive tackle Cole Mosier (ACL) and receiver Dorian Baker (dislocated ankle), have obviously taken their toll.
Count me among those who counted on the Cats to be better offensively with Stephen Johnson returning at quarterback, freshman record-setter Benny Snell returning at running back and UK in its second season of Eddie Gran’s scheme, but that hasn’t been the case.