Missouri has struggled immensely against Kentucky since joining the SEC. UK won five straight from 2014-2019, and they consistently win close games over the Tigers.
In 2020, Missouri had 225 rushing yards compared to Kentucky’s 95, leading to a 20-10 win that stopped that streak. This time around, the script was flipped.
The game opened with a Kentucky jet sweep that brought the Cats down inside the Missouri 10-yard line. Nebraska transfer Wan’Dale Robinson was totting the rock and glided past the Missouri defense. Kentucky converted on a dump-off pass to running back Chris Rodriguez to put UK up 7-0.