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Strong Kentucky running game will face stiff test against Iowa

On Monday, redshirt junior quarterback Will Levis announced that he will be returning to Kentucky in 2022. The Penn State transfer has thrown for 2,579 yards this season on a 48.9 percent passing success rate with 23 touchdowns.

After throwing for over 370 yards in two of his last four starts, there is a lot to get excited about when looking forward to the passing offense in Lexington next season. However, Kentucky still uses a run-first approach under new play-caller Liam Coen.

For the season, Kentucky ranks No. 37 nationally in run play percentage (56.