Mike Edwards – Noteworthy
Mike Edwards’ early takeaways helped stake Kentucky to its initial lead. Linebacker Josh Allen then made sure the 20th-ranked Wildcats held on with clutch sacks late. Seniors are expected to stand out in their home finales, and veterans certainly factored in a tenser-than-expected victory against Middle Tennessee. Edwards’ two turnovers led to Kentucky’s first two touchdowns, and the Wildcats overcame a second-half lull to make several fourth-quarter defensive stops and escape with a 34-23 win on Saturday. Kentucky (8-3) ended a two-game slide but had to survive the Blue Raiders’ rally within 31-23 early in the fourth. Allen, the Southeastern Conference’s sacks leader, dropped Brent Stockstill for a 7-yard loss on fourth down and set up Miles Butler’s 32-yard field goal with 4:01 remaining for an 11-point edge. – AP College Football
