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Kentucky Rallies to Tie for SEC Lead After Beating Oklahoma
The Wildcats overcame a late deficit with three interceptions and a pair of second-half touchdowns to even their conference record with the top team.
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No. 15 Kentucky improved to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in the SEC with a 21-13 win at Oklahoma. The victory pulled the Wildcats even with No. 1 Georgia atop the conference standings.
First Half and Early Struggles
Kentucky opened with a 67-yard scoring drive capped by a 2-yard touchdown pass. The offense then managed just 76 yards across the next five possessions, which ended in four punts.
Second-Half Turnaround
Trailing 13-7 late in the third quarter, Kentucky benefited from the first of two interceptions by Ty Bryant. The Wildcats covered 44 yards in seven plays, including a 12-yard touchdown pass that gave them a 14-13 lead after the extra point.
Sealing the Victory
Kentucky intercepted Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer three times in the game. Jordan Castell returned one pick 41 yards for a touchdown to provide the final margin. Mateer finished with 270 passing yards.
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