Kentucky’s offensive line delivered an impressive performance in Saturday’s win. The Wildcats finished the game without a single penalty, which is great because of how often holding calls or false starts can happen.
Just as important, the line kept the pocket clean for quarterback Zach Calzada, not allowing a single sack. With an experienced transfer under center, Kentucky’s ability to protect him gave the offense chances to move the ball, even during stretches when consistency was lacking.
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ground, Kentucky relied heavily on its running backs, pounding the ball 43 times. Despite Toledo’s defensive front selling out to stop the run, Kentucky averaged 5.1 yards per carry, a sign of the offensive line’s push and control. The Rockets managed only three tackles for loss across those attempts, further showing how well the Big Blue Wall controlled the line of scrimmage.
That kind of balance allowed Kentucky to stay ahead of the sticks and keep its offense moving. The line’s ability to open holes late in the game helped Kentucky seal the 24-16 victory, giving Mark Stoops’ squad confidence heading into SEC play.
Next up is Ole Miss, a team known for its explosive, high-powered offense under Lane Kiffin. Kentucky will need its offensive line to replicate this level of discipline and efficiency if it hopes to match scores with the Rebels and keep its own quarterback comfortable.
