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Tennessee football at Kentucky: Five key Wildcats to watch

By Caleb Calhoun

Sep 11, 2021; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats defensive end Josh Paschal (4) and linebacker DeAndre Square (5) celebrate a defensive play during the fourth quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2021; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats defensive end Josh Paschal (4) and linebacker DeAndre Square (5) celebrate a defensive play during the fourth quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2021; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) runs the ball for a touchdown during the third quarter against the LSU Tigers at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2021; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) runs the ball for a touchdown during the third quarter against the LSU Tigers at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports /

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Quarterback. Will Levis. player. Junior. 3. 833

6’3″ 232 pounds

There are multiple weapons for Kentucky in the passing game. Wan’Dale Robinson is the star receiver this year with 58 receptions for 645 yards and five touchdowns. Josh Ali has 19 catches for 257 yards and a touchdown, but he also has a punt return for a touchdown, so he has found other ways to be lethal.

However, in cliche fashion, we’re sticking with naming the quarterback here. Will Levis has really emerged, completing 136 of 205 passes on the year (66.3 percent) for 1,476 yards (7.2 yards per attempt) and 14 touchdowns.

Levis makes this list for two reasons, though. One is that Tennessee football’s way to beat Kentucky is to force him to throw interceptions. He has nine on the year, and that’s how UK loses games or struggles in games to begin with. The other is Levis’ legs to go with his arm.

Over their past two weeks, the Vols have been horrible at containing quarterbacks. Matt Corral ran for 195 yards, and Bryce Young had 42 yards despite being a pure pocket passes. Levis had 75 yards against the LSU Tigers and has 184 yards and three touchdowns on the year. As a result, UT’s defense is made for him to torch on the ground. They have to contain that to win.

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