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Key named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week, Wright co-Defensive Player of the Week

No. 20 Kentucky intercepted Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson twice, including one Keidron Smith returned 65 yards for a touchdown, and the Wildcats toppled 12th-ranked Florida 26-16 on Saturday in the Swamp to notch consecutive wins in the series for the first time in 45 years.

Kentucky wins back-to-back games against the Gators for the first time since 1976-77.

No. 20 Kentucky defense dominated No. 12 Florida Saturday night, holding the Gators scoreless in the second half for a 26-16 victory in a Southeastern Confere

It took Mark Stoops several years to rebuild Kentucky, and the fruits of that labor are paying off.

No. 20 Kentucky intercepted Florida quarterback Richardson twice, including one Keidron Smith returned 65 yards for a touchdown, and the Wildcats toppled the 12th-ranked Gators 26-16 to notch consecutive wins in the series for the first time in 45 years.

Kentucky-Florida Postgame Notes

Mark Stoops climbs to the top of Kentucky’s all-time wins list.

Mark Stoops Breaks Bear Bryant’s Record in Classic Stoops Fashion

Chris Rodriguez Jr. and linebacker Jordan Wright missed the season opener, but Rodriguez will not return for this weekend’s matchup vs. Florida.