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Kentucky Wildcats Dominate at Kroger Field Against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in College Football Showdown

The Kentucky Wildcats, with a record of 9-2, faced off against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, standing at 7-4, in a game that ended with the Wildcats securing a victory with a score of 34-23. The game took place at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky.


Oct 10, 2020; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats tight end Keaton Upshaw (88) celebrates with a teammate after scoring a touchdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the first half at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

The Wildcats demonstrated an impressive offensive performance throughout the game. The team's rushing attack was particularly effective, accumulating 203 yards over 40 attempts and scoring two touchdowns. The longest rush was an impressive 36-yard dash through the Blue Raiders' defense. The passing game also contributed to the win with a completion rate of approximately 71 percent for a total of 121 yards and one touchdown pass.


Defensively, Kentucky was just as formidable. They sacked the opposing quarterback seven times for a loss of 52 yards and recorded one interception that was returned for an astonishing touchdown covering 66 yards. This defensive effort limited Middle Tennessee's ability to gain momentum and kept them on their heels throughout much of the contest.


Special teams played their part as well; Kentucky made both field goal attempts they pursued with the longest being from 38 yards out. Additionally, they successfully converted all four extra point kicks after touchdowns.


On the other side of the ball, despite their loss, Middle Tennessee put up respectable numbers including scoring in each quarter and managing to put up more than twenty points against a tough Wildcat defense.


As fans look ahead to future games for Kentucky Wildcats football team will be playing away against Louisville Cardinals at Cardinal Stadium on November 25th at noon local time (12:00 PM). Fans can catch this anticipated game live on ESPN2 satellite channel number two hundred nine.

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