The Kentucky Wildcats and quarterback Brock Vandagriff suffered a tough loss that could alter their season losing to the South Carolina Gamecocks 31-6 at home.
The Wildcats managed just six completions all game. Vandagriff completed three of 10 passes for 30 yards and he threw a pick-six in the fourth quarter.
When backup quarterback Gavin Wimsatt entered the game, it didn’t get much better. He went just three of seven for 14 passing yards and threw an interception, but did have six rushes for 44 yards.
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South Carolina’s defense was highly impressive all around, but up front is where the game was won for the Gamecocks. The front seven in particular was nightmare fuel for Kentucky, recording 11 tackles for loss and five sacks.
South Carolina harassed Vandagriff early and often, and blew up other plays before they could develop. Kentucky has to play better up front on the offensive line for them to have success this season.
Kentucky is 1-1 and has a lot of questions after their disastrous game against South Carolina. “The Gamecocks defense sacked Vandagriff five times and he was under pressure on nearly every dropback. The passing game became non-existent, and the game quickly got away from the Wildcats,” said Vance Meek of UK Wildcats Wire.
The No.1 team in the country, the Georgia Bulldogs, come to town this weekend as Kentucky hosts a game where the Dawgs are heavy favorite at Kroger Field. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. EST on ABC.
ESPN’s Matchup Predictor doesn’t give Kentucky much of a chance, the Bulldogs have a 92.4 percent chance of victory.
Brock Vandagriff's QBR was 1.2 against South Carolina. Don't believe I've seen one that low.
— Brad Crawford (@BCrawford247) September 8, 2024