Another running back had career game against Kentucky

Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) carries the ball for Texas in the third quarter of the Texas Longhorns' game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 23, 2024.

Kentucky’s run defense has been a pillar for this football program. We saw the pass defense struggle in 2023, but the Wildcats were able to lean on a strong run defense to help win games. A program strength in September has turned into a significant weakness in October/November.

Texas rushed for over 200 yards for only the second time in SEC play in Saturday’s 31-14 win at Darrel K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Quintrevion Wisner led the way. The sophomore set a new career-high with 158 rushing yards.

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— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) November 23, 2024

Wisner and Jaydon Blue combined to rush for 254 yards in the double-digit victory. The Texas tailback was not the only SEC rusher to have a career day against Kentucky.

Florida tailback Jadan Baugh set career highs in rushing yards (106) and rushing touchdowns (five) in a 48-20 win against Kentucky. The Gators rushed for 197 yards in the win. Auburn tailback Jarquez Hunter rushed for a career-high 278 yards on 12.1 yards per rush in a 24-10 win against Kentucky. The Tigers rushed for 326 yards in the win.

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Four SEC opponents have rushed for at least 190 non-sack yards against Kentucky this season.

Run defense has become a big issue for this defense. Kentucky has not had standout D’Eryk Jackson in the lineup and that played a role against Auburn and Texas. Tennessee did not set career highs but Dylan Sampson did rush for 142 yards in the 28-18 win over Kentucky. Sampson has had only one better performance in SEC play.

Kentucky has many problems right now but the run defense is the most surprising.

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