The Bad: Max Johnson
Fair or not, Max Johnson isn’t above criticism here. After starting the game a perfect eight for eight, it fell apart for the Tigers offense in the passing game. On a night where the running game finally got rolling, the passing game was a no-show.
In the second quarter, Johnson was 1-for-6 for a total of 16 yards on a pass to Jaray Jenkins. He was a perfect 5-5 in the third quarter for 42 yards, but the Tigers didn’t score until Kentucky led 21-0. Davis-Price found the end zone only to have the Wildcats extend their lead to 35-7 with 12 minutes left.
Johnson missed throws on multiple occasions to Jack Bech. Without Kayshon Boutte, this offense had no playmaking ability on the outside. The offensive line couldn’t protect Johnson. When the play goes off schedule, Johnson struggles. They might have to find a way to get it back on schedule.
More than anything, it looks like the moment is too big for the offensive coordinator Jake Peetz and the quarterback at times.
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Finally, the flat out ugly truth