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Kentucky Holds Off Penn State Rally to Win Citrus Bowl

Kentucky held off a late Penn State rally to win the Citrus Bowl 27-24.

The Wildcats held a 27-7 lead in the second half, but the Nittany Lions roared back with 17 straight points.

Penn State last chance a miracle came up short:



Benny Snell led the Wildcats with 26 carries for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns. He became Kentucky’s all-time leading rusher during the game.

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