“They’re number one in the league in total offense for a reason,” Brooks said.  “They give you a lot of different looks.  They give you misdirection.  They snap the ball faster than anybody in the league.  It’s going to be a major challenge for our defense.”  The Tigers are averaging 489.8 yards and 38.3 points per game.

The Wildcats have their final on-field practice Thursday morning, which already is scheduled to return to the field house because of the forecast of rain.

Kentucky travels to Auburn on Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. ET game which will be televised by ESPNU.

Lanefski was the team’s top reserve at the center and guard positions.  With Marcus Davis incurring a season-ending injury in the opener vs. Miami, UK is now without its top two reserves at center and guard.