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Fake punt, defense spark Mizzou’s 38-21 victory over Kentucky

For the first time in a decade the Mizzou Tigers leave Lexington, Kentucky with a victory as they took down the 23rd ranked Wildcats 38-21 at Kroger Field.

While the Tigers moved to 6-1, and bowl eligibility, it didn’t seem like that would be achievable early on. But 12 seconds quickly changed that.

For the first 15 minutes and some change, it seemed that Missouri was lifeless against the Wildcats. In the first quarter alone, Kentucky outgained the Tigers 151-16 and controlled the trenches by churning out 112 yards on the ground compared to the Tigers 12.