Kentucky football vs. Ole Miss: Live score updates, video highlights
Kentucky football travels to Oxford, Mississippi to try and score another top-25 win against a Southeastern Conference opponent.
The No. 7 Wildcats (4-0 1-0 SEC) & No. 14 Ole Miss (4-0 and 0-0) will be playing at noon Saturday at the sold-out Vaughthemingway Stadium.
UK will be able to go 2-0 on the road in SEC play Week 5 thanks to Chris Rodriguez, its star running back. Mark Stoops' team must improve its pass protection and defensive lapses after last week's win over Northern Illinois.
Kentucky has lost two straight games to Ole Miss, and hasn't defeated the Rebels since Sept. 26, 1964 when the Wildcats won 27-21 at Jackson, Mississippi.
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Ole Miss enters its first SEC game after a win against Tulsa, 35-27. Lane Kiffin's team is fourth in the FBS with an average of 280 rushing yards per game, led by Quinshon Judkins, a freshman.
Here are the details on how to watch and/or hear Kentucky vs. Ole Miss. Follow along with live updates from Oxford. Check back in for highlights and video of all the best plays after the game begins.
Kentucky draws level with Ole Miss when Will Levis connects to Jordan Dingle for a 17-yard TD – 6:22, 3QWith a touchdown pass of Will Levis to Jordan Dingle, a redshirt freshman tight end, the Wildcats made it back into Saturday's top-25 matchup. It was a 17-yard touchdown. The score was the culmination of an eight-play, 49 yard drive that took more time than five minutes in the third quarter.
HALF: Kentucky football trails Ole Miss 19-12 following late interceptionJacquez Jones, UK's linebacker, tackled Ole Miss quarterback Jaxon Dat in the second half to stop the Rebels adding to their 19-12 lead. Dart is 8-17 for 141 yards and an INT.
UK football reduces deficit to one score after Tayvion Robinson's receiving touchdown. 1:23, 2QTayvion Robinson made a shovel pass 5 feet to the end zone to cap a crucial drive that brought Kentucky back within one point. The Wildcats lost another point with 19-12 Ole Miss at the half's end. After trying to run into the end zone, the snap was lost and Kentucky's holder was tackled.
The drive was nine plays long and covered 70 yards. One drive after appearing to have dislocated his finger, QB Will Levis threw three passes for 28 yards, all on the three last plays.
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Kentucky QB Will Levis is back vs. Ole Miss, after appearing to have dislocated finger - 6:57 PM, 2QWill Levis appeared dislocated his middle finger on the play that brought Ole Miss safety, but returned to the game on Kentucky’s next drive.
On the ESPN broadcast, a replay showed Levis holding his hand up to an official with a finger clearly pointed in the wrong direction. After the safety, Levis was shown on the sideline. He reportedly had the finger put back in place and taped to another non-throwing finger. After the Rebels kicked a field-goal on their next drive, which was 19-6, Levis took photos on the sideline before returning to the field.
ESPN reported that Levis has a left foot or ankle injury.
Kentucky QB Will Levis flagged intentional grounding in the end zone. Ole Miss safety was granted - 10:28, 2QWith Kentucky's offense backing up at its own 11 yard line, quarterback Will Levis was under pressure from the Ole Miss defense. He was flagged for intentional grounding inside the end zone. After reviewing the call, it was confirmed that the field call was correct. The Rebels now have a safety and the ball is back.
UK football wins vs. Ole Miss. Chris Rodriguez's first TD run this season - END1QAfter Barion Brown's 85-yard kickoff return, Kentucky scored with a touchdown run of Chris Rodriguez, a senior tailback, for his first score of this season. Ole Miss held a 14-6 lead at halftime and blocked the ensuing extra points.
Barion Brown sets Kentucky football's scoring drive, with an 85-yard kickoff return. 0:47, 1QBarion Brown delivered the jolt Kentucky needed to get down 14-0. The freshman wideout ran 85 yards to the Rebels’ 15. Two plays later, Chris Rodriguez, senior running back, found the end zone for his first season.
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Ole Miss football extends lead against Kentucky with 48-yard run by Quinshon Judkins. 0:59, 1QOn a 48-yard run by Quinshon Judkins, the Rebels took a 14-0 lead over Kentucky. The big play was the culmination of a drive that went 79 yards in six plays.
Kentucky's Matt Ruffolo misses a 39-yard field goal against Ole Miss - 2;44, 1QKentucky reached Ole Miss at 21 yards on its second offensive drive, but it was stopped there. The Rebels held onto a 7-1 lead when kicker Matt Ruffolo missed the 39-yard field goal. Ruffolo was 7 for 8 on field goal attempts, with a long of 50 yard.
Ole Miss wins first vs. Kentucky football game with TD run by Zach Evans - 7/09, 1QOn a 1-yard run by Zach Evans, Ole Miss led Kentucky 7-0. The touchdown was the culmination of a six-play drive that covered 65 yard in less than two minutes.
Chris Rodriguez is the Kentucky football player vs. Ole Miss.Kentucky's first offensive play of this game saw it hand the ball to Chris Rodriguez, a senior running back. This was the first time this season. Rodriguez, who averages 6.5 yards per run over his career, gained 6 yards on this play. Rodriguez did not participate in the Wildcats' four first-round games. He is believed to be serving a suspension for an NCAA inquiry into player eligibility. Sports Illustrated reported that he was suspended. The UK has not confirmed his absence.
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ESPN's College GameDay splits Kentucky football vs. Ole Miss picksDesmond Howard, Heisman Trophy winner, and Christian Wilkins, a celebrity guest picker, chose the Rebels. Howard is a former Clemson standout. Pat McAfee and Kirk Herbstreit voted for the Wildcats.
How to watch Kentucky football on TV, livestreamGame Time: noon Saturday Oct. 1
Location: Vaughthemingway Stadium (Oxford Mississippi)
TV: ESPN
Online livestream: ESPN.com/watch
Terrestrial radio broadcast: 840-AM in Louisville; 630-AM, 98.1-FM in Lexington
Online radio broadcast: UKAthletics.com
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Spread, betting odds and UK football vs. Ole MissAccording to the VegasInsider consensus line, Ole Miss was a seven point favorite over Kentucky as of Friday morning.
Live score updates for UK football vs. Ole MissBrooks Holton, a trending sports reporter and recruiter, can be reached at bholton@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter @brooksHolton