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Kentucky beats Oklahoma 21-13 in late rally

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Kentucky stuns Oklahoma late

No. 15 Kentucky beat Oklahoma 21-13 in Norman. Two late touchdowns sealed the win.

Norman

A big road win

The Wildcats won in front of a loud Oklahoma home crowd. Road wins like this are rare.

First quarter

Kentucky scored first

Kenny Minchey found Willie Rodriguez for a two-yard touchdown. Kentucky led 7-0 early.

Second quarter

Oklahoma hit back

John Mateer threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Rocky Beers. Oklahoma led 10-7 at half time.

Trick play

The fake field goal failed

Oklahoma tried a fake field goal in the second quarter. Jordan Castell picked off the pass.

Third quarter

Oklahoma led 13-7

Tate Sandell kicked a 26-yard field goal. Kentucky's attack had stalled.

Turning point

Bryant changed the game

Ty Bryant picked off Mateer late in the third quarter. He returned it 42 yards.

Fourth quarter

Rodriguez scored again

Minchey found Rodriguez for a 12-yard touchdown. Kentucky led 14-13 with 12:53 left.

The winner

Castell sealed it

With 1:17 left, Castell picked off Mateer and ran 41 yards for a touchdown. It was 21-13.

Defense

Four picks, five sacks

Kentucky's defense picked off four passes and recorded five sacks. Mateer threw three interceptions.

Standings

Tied at the top

Kentucky is 6-1 and tied with Georgia at the top of the SEC. Georgia lost to Auburn the same day.

Next up

Vanderbilt comes to town

Kentucky hosts Vanderbilt on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game airs on the SEC Network.

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