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Ray Davis, a graduate transfer from San Francisco, had an outstanding season with the Wildcats. He recorded 1,129 rushing yards, 14 rushing touchdowns, 323 receiving yards, and seven receiving touchdowns. Davis set a single-season school record with 21 touchdowns and became the 11th player in school history to reach 1,000 rushing yards in a season. He also holds the record for the most touchdown catches in a season by a running back in school history.

Standing at 5-10 and weighing 216 pounds, Davis, a graduate transfer from San Francisco, had an impressive season. He accumulated 1,066 yards on 186 carries, scoring 13 touchdowns rushing. Additionally, he had 317 yards on 29 catches with a remarkable seven touchdowns receiving. Davis concluded the regular season as the program’s record holder for single-season touchdowns (20) and scoring (120 points), and he leads the SEC in both categories. Furthermore, he currently ranks 13th on the program’s list for single-season rushing yards with 1,066.

Barion Brown, a talented sophomore from Nashville, had a standout season. He ranked first in the SEC and second in the nation in kickoff return yards, averaging 31.7 yards per return. He was also one of just five players in the country to score two kickoff return touchdowns this season. Brown showcased his versatility by leading the team in pass receptions with 40 and contributing 439 receiving yards and three touchdowns. He also had three punt returns for 51 yards and 10 rushing attempts for 121 yards.

Davis, a graduate transfer from San Francisco, had an impressive season, totaling 1,066 yards on the ground with 13 rushing touchdowns. He also contributed 317 receiving yards and seven touchdowns through the air. Davis’s remarkable performance earned him the title of the program’s single-season record holder in touchdowns and scoring, and he currently ranks 13th on the program’s single-season rushing yards list.

Offensively, quarterback Devin Leary showcased his skill and composure, passing for 206 yards and three touchdowns with only one interception. In the crucial moments of the second half, when the Wildcats rallied from a double-digit deficit to seize the lead, Leary demonstrated pinpoint accuracy and leadership.

Despite the loss, there were standout performances from individual players on the Wildcats’ roster. Quarterback Devin Leary completed 17 of his 34 pass attempts, accumulating 171 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Wide receivers Dane Key and Barion Brown made significant contributions to the offense, with Key catching four passes for 51 yards and Brown adding four receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown.

Unfortunately, since their remarkable performance against Florida, the Wildcats’ rushing attack has experienced a decline in productivity. In their matchups against formidable teams like Georgia, Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi State, and Alabama, Kentucky has averaged a mere 102.2 rushing yards per game. Their latest game against No. 8 Alabama saw a lackluster performance, with the Wildcats only managing 95 rushing yards, 74 of which came from a late fourth quarter run by Ramon Jefferson.

Kentucky’s quarterback, Devin Leary, completed 17 of 31 passes for 158 yards and a touchdown. However, the team struggled to find their rhythm against a formidable Alabama defense. Despite their best efforts, Kentucky’s record now stands at 6-4 overall and 3-4 in the Southeastern Conference.