Benny Snell Jr. – Noteworthy
RB Benny Snell Jr. continues to carry the load for the Wildcats’ offense. He has rushed for an SEC-best 639 yards, which ranks No. 3 in FBS statistics. His average of 135 yards a game also is third in the nation.
Darius West – Noteworthy
FS Darius West has recorded two of Kentucky’s six interceptions and is tied with LB Kash Daniels for the team lead in tackles with 37 stops, 21 of them solo. West had a big interception in the third quarter of the win over South Carolina. He also has broken up five other passes for the season. “He definitely has a strong mentality,” Stoops said, “and he has a great passion and desire to win.”
Josh Allen – Noteworthy
LB Josh Allen has become a terror on defense for the Wildcats. He had three sacks in the win over the Gamecocks, giving him six for the season. That leads the SEC and is tied for fifth nationally with his average of 1.2 sacks per game. “He is double-teamed a lot,” coach Mark Stoops said. “There are certain things we can do to try and free him up.”
Sihiem King – Noteworthy
RB Sihiem King will not play the rest of the year and take a redshirt season. The senior was No. 3 on the depth chart behind Benny Snell Jr. and A.J. Rose after logging just 12 rushes for 58 yards in the first four games. King had not taken a redshirt season his first three years on campus and is eligible for one because of the new NCAA rule that allows a player to appear in up to four games without it costing him a year’s eligibility.