The Wildcats played with their food against an FCS foe and it nearly cost them the game. Kentucky trailed Chattanooga in the fourth quarter Saturday at Kroger Field. Thanks to late heroics from safety Tyrell Ajian, Mark Stoops’ team improved to 3-0 with a 28-23 win.
Clinging to a 21-16 lead, Kentucky’s defense needed a big play to silence the Mocs. One tipped pass turned into the longest play of the day for Chattanooga. The next deep ball went in Kentucky’s favor.
Facing pressure from Octavious Oxendine, Cole Copeland heaved a pass toward the goal line. The ball was caught by a UK defensive back, Tyrell Ajian.