Kentucky defensive back Jalen Geiger carted off the field

Kentucky has done a good job holding Florida back defensively, only giving up three points early in the second quarter. However, it seems as if the Wildcats will be down a man going forward in the secondary.

A blindside block was thrown by the Gators, with defensive back Jalen Geiger being on the receiving end. As the ESPN broadcast was going to commercial, a medical cart was shown entering the field to pick Geiger up. Coming back from break, no update was not given.

Geiger was a key player for Kentucky in the season-opening win over Miami, having four tackles from the outside. He was also a starter in the game, meaning the Wildcats are losing a good one during Saturday’s game.

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Geiger was later seen on crutches and in a brace on the sideline. Kentucky head coach Mike Stoops said it could be a serious injury and is potentially “worried” for the defensive back.

Mark Stoops becomes all-time winningest coach in Kentucky history

When discussing legendary coaches in college football, one of the first names mentioned is Bear Bryant. Known for all the success at Alabama, Bryant got his career really going with the Kentucky Wildcats. Up until Saturday night, he was the winningest head coach in program history.

That changed on Saturday night.

With a win against Florida in the Swamp, Mark Stoops has now won the most games as a head coach in the Kentucky program. For a team who was mostly near the bottom of the SEC, the Wildcats have risen with Stoops at the helm.

“Fortunate,” Stoop said on the accomplishment. “A lot of great players, coaches have been through here. To be able to persevere through this difficult conference. I have nothing but respect and appreciation.”

Saturday marked win No. 61 for Stoops, coming over a 10-year stretch. His tenure began in 2013 when Kentucky only won two games. By 2018, Stoops had built up a 10-win program and made them serious contenders in the SEC East.