The Rockets were the first to strike, racing out to a 7-0 lead with a seven-play 63-yard touchdown drive in the opening three minutes of action. After a UK three-and-out, the Kroger Field crowd was uneasy. That feeling did not last for long.
With proficient passing from Wilson and contributions from all three running backs, on the following drive Kentucky marched 97 yards down the field and into the end zone. Justin Rigg recorded the first score by recovering a Chris Rodriguez fumble.
Kentucky did not relinquish the momentum again until an unusual second half sequence trimmed the UK lead to only seven.