Kentucky was down to what seemed like their final breath in the VRBO Citrus Bowl Saturday, but stellar defense and the combination of Will Levis to Wan’Dale Robinson on the final drive led the Wildcats to an unlikely 20-17 victory.
With Iowa leading 17-13, the Hawkeyes just needed to covert a late first down to secure victory, but the Wildcats refused to give up the final yard leading to a punt (yes, their coaching staff made a big mistake by not going for it).
On the final drive, Levis and Robinson took over, marching the Wildcats to the 1-yard line. After a penalty, running back Chris Rodriguez punched it in to give the Cats their fourth consecutive bowl win.
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The game-winning drive.
Wan’Dale Robinson took over.@UKFootball wins the @CitrusBowl pic.twitter.com/T5flG2UJla
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) January 1, 2022
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Kentucky was playing without a number of starters and key players including Kaviosey Smoke, Josh Ali, JJ Weaver, Trevin Wallace, Marquez Bembry, Dare Rosenthall, Isiah Epps and Josh Pashcal.
Still, the Wildcats managed to stay in the game and find a way to win.
Kentucky’s coaching pantheon:
1. Bear Bryant
2. Mark Stoops pic.twitter.com/j4ifnJgaj2— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) January 1, 2022
COMEBACK CATS @UKFootball wins the @CitrusBowl ‼️ pic.twitter.com/aMq0MRwhaw
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) January 1, 2022
Gonna party like it’s … 2022 #ForTheTeam pic.twitter.com/5YT5ilulix
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) January 2, 2022
Image: University of Kentucky Athletics
