Cats defense dominant in win over Mississippi St., 24-2

LEXINGTON, KY (UK Athletics)- The Kentucky defense force five turnovers and held Mississippi State without an offensive point as the Cats beat the Bulldogs 24-2 on Saturday night at Kroger Field.

Kentucky intercepted six MSU passes and held the Bulldogs to the fewest points ever scored by a Mike Leach-coached team.

The Cats scored two offensive touchdowns, one on a touchdown pass from Terry Wilson to Keaton Upshaw and one on a Chris Rodriguez Jr. rush. The other UK touchdown came on an interception return by Jordan Wright.