The margins are thin in college football. When you play a style of ball like Kentucky where possessions are limited, that becomes even more true. That means you are going to find yourself in a lot of close games. Winning in situations becomes critical.
In the 24-point victory over Miami (Ohio), Kentucky used a blistering 17-0 run in the Middle Eight to turn a tie game at the end of the second quarter into a blowout in the blink of an eye. The Cats took advantage of the double-dip possession opportunity after Miami (Ohio) decided to take the ball after winning the coin toss.