WILDCATS WIN TWO STRAIGHT, HEAD BACK TO SEC PLAY 3-1

LEXINGTON, KY - Kentucky football picked up its second straight win Saturday, defeating South Alabama 45-21 at Kroger Field to move to 3-1 on the season.

The Wildcats leaned heavily on the ground game, rushing for 390 yards and five touchdowns. Kentucky had three 100-yard rushers for just the second time in program history.

Jason Patterson led the way with a career-high 137 rushing yards and three touchdowns, including a 75-yard touchdown that tied the game at 21 late in the first half. C.J. Baxter added 149 yards and a touchdown, while Jovantae Barnes rushed for 100 yards and another score.

Kenny Minchey finished with 177 passing yards and a touchdown to Shane Carr, who recorded his first touchdown as a Wildcat.

The defense also stepped up, recording three sacks, four tackles for loss and two interceptions. Alex Afari Jr. led Kentucky with nine tackles, while Grant Godfrey added eight tackles and his first career interception.

Kentucky now turns its attention back to SEC play. The Wildcats travel to South Carolina next Saturday for a 4:15 p.m. kickoff at Williams-Brice Stadium.

by Austin Stuckey, The Stable --- Photographer Credit: University of Kentucky, Athletics