Unranked Kentucky upsets No. 6 Ole Miss after kicker misses potential game-tying area aim

The Kentucky Wildcats nearly shocked the world, practically upsetting top-ranked Georgia two weeks in the past. On Saturday, they formally shocked the world.

The Wildcats went on the highway and upset sixth-ranked Ole Miss 20-17. 

Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart gave his kicker an opportunity to tie it on the finish of the sport. After changing a fourth and 11 with a 42-yard completion to tight finish Caden Prieskorn, Dart had the Rebels in enterprise. 

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Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops reacts after defeating the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., Sept. 28, 2024. (Thomas/Imagn Pictures)

Nonetheless, the Wildcats’ protection held sturdy after giving up the fourth down conversion, and Lane Kiffin despatched out his kicker to attempt to tie the sport. 

Kicker Caden Davis hooked his 48-yard game-tying area aim try extensive left with 48 seconds left, securing the upset win for Kentucky. 

The Kentucky offense struggled for many of the recreation however discovered its groove when it mattered most. 

Down 17-13, it was resolution time for Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops. The Wildcats had a fourth and seven on their very own 20-yard line with below 4 minutes left within the recreation.

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Kentucky Wildcats defensive again Jordan Lovett (25) reacts after a missed area aim close to the tip of a recreation towards the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.  (Petre Thomas/Imagn Pictures)

Stoops saved the offense on the sphere, and it rewarded him with its largest play of the day. Quarterback Brock Vandagriff linked with extensive receiver Barion Brown for a 63-yard acquire. 

Two performs later, the Wildcats obtained a lucky break. Stoops introduced in backup quarterback Gavin Wimsatt in a goal-line package deal to attempt to run the ball for a landing. 

Nonetheless, Wimsatt fumbled the ball when he was tackled, and the ball fell proper into the palms of Wildcats’ tight finish Josh Kattus, who scampered into the tip zone for the landing. 

Vandagriff threw for 243 yards and a landing within the win, connecting for a landing with extensive receiver Dane Key, who caught eight passes for 105 yards. 

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Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) passes the ball for a landing as Mississippi Rebels defensive linemen Zxavian Harris (51) pursues through the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., Sep 28, 2024.  (Petre Thomas/Imagn Pictures)

Within the loss, Dart threw for 261 yards and a landing whereas including 22 yards on the bottom. Broad receiver Tre Harris had a monster day, catching 9 passes for 176 yards and a landing. 

The Wildcats improved to 3-2 and look to construct on their momentum from the large win once they return from their bye week towards Vanderbilt Oct. 12. 

The Rebels fell to 4-1 and can look to bounce again subsequent week towards South Carolina on the highway. 

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