Unranked Kentucky Stuns No. 6 Ole Miss After Missed Game-Tying Field Goal
In an exciting and unexpected turn of events, the unranked Kentucky Wildcats pulled off a massive upset against the sixth-ranked Ole Miss Rebels, winning 20-17 in Oxford. What makes this victory even more dramatic was the last-minute tension when Ole Miss had a chance to tie the game, only to miss a crucial 48-yard field goal, sealing their fate.
The Rebels, led by quarterback Jaxson Dart, made a strong push in the final moments of the game. Dart connected on a critical fourth-and-11 pass, a 42-yard bomb to tight end Caden Prieskorn, putting Ole Miss in position for a possible game-tying kick. However, with 48 seconds remaining, Rebels’ kicker Caden Davis sent his 48-yard field goal attempt wide left, allowing Kentucky to clinch the victory and sending shockwaves through the stadium.
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Kentucky’s offense struggled for most of the game, but when it counted, they delivered. Down 17-13 with less than four minutes on the clock, Kentucky faced a critical fourth-and-7 situation deep in their own territory. Head coach Mark Stoops made the bold decision to keep the offense on the field, and it paid off big time. Quarterback Brock Vandagriff launched a 63-yard pass to wide receiver Barion Brown, which set up Kentucky for a go-ahead score. A bizarre yet fortunate turn of events followed when backup quarterback Gavin Wimsatt fumbled the ball near the goal line, only for tight end Josh Kattus to recover it in the end zone for the touchdown.
Vandagriff was a standout for the Wildcats, throwing for 243 yards and a touchdown. Wide receiver Dane Key also had a strong showing with 105 receiving yards and a touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart threw for 261 yards and a touchdown, with wide receiver Tre Harris putting up impressive numbers—176 yards on nine catches and a touchdown.
This win marks a pivotal moment for Kentucky, improving their record to 3-2 as they head into a bye week before facing Vanderbilt. For Ole Miss, the loss dropped them to 4-1 as they prepare for a tough road game against South Carolina.
It’s a classic story of resilience and seizing opportunities, with Kentucky proving that rankings don’t always tell the full story. The Rebels will need to regroup, but for now, the Wildcats are celebrating one of the most thrilling victories of their season.
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