I guess I’Tavius Mathers decided to add some stats to his career last night

at Mississippi State 28, Kentucky 22
Basically … Mississippi State built up a 21-7 first half lead on two Jameon Lewis touchdowns, the second coming on a 17-yard trick play pass, and Malcolm Johnson scores on a 60-yard scoring play, but it would be a fight to hang on. Kentucky answered Johnson’s play with a 51-yard Ryan Timmons touchdown catch and got two Joe Mansour field goals, with the second making it a six point game with just over eight minutes to play. The Bulldog defense held on.
- It’s Dak Prescott’s offense now. Tyler Russell saw a little time, but he only completed one of two passes for ten yards. Prescott was a passer, completing 23-of-34 passes for 268 yards and two scores, but he was held to just 33 rushing yards. I’Tavius Mathers showed flashes over the last few games, and he led the way with 65 yards on 12 carries. He’s not a workhorse, but he needs the ball more.
- Kentucky’s problem is consistency. The running game worked, with Raymond Sanders taking off for 86 yards, and Jojo Kemp added 63 yards and a score, but the offense sputtered in the fourth quarter and couldn’t do anything more than a field goal with the game on the line. It was a decent performance, but it was another loss.
- The Wildcats might be playing a little better, but can it get any luck with the right takeaway at the right time? With Alabama State up next, win No. 2 is coming, and this it’s time to play spoiler. Can the secondary hold up to deal with Missouri or stun Vanderbilt on the road? Mark Stoops needs something positive to build on.
- Was this the corner-turning moment for MSU? It was the first SEC win of the season, but it’s still going to be a fight to get two more wins to become bowl eligible with road games at South Carolina and Texas A&M up next before facing Alabama. The offense doesn’t have enough pop to win any of the three games – the D has to force turnovers. It didn’t come up with any against UK.


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