NC State And Kentucky Are Matching Up On The Gridiron Again Because They're Matching Up In The TaxSlayor Gator Bowl Today In Jacksonville Florida
It has been fifty years since NC State and Kentucky matched up on the gridiron!
Why?
Because their last meeting on the gridiron came in 1970 when NC State lost to Kentucky by a score of 27-2 in a regular game!“according to gopack.com/sports/football/opponent-history/university-of-kentucky/4
Where?
Lexington Kentucky!
This time NC State who is ranked twenty third and Kentucky who is unranked matching up in Jacksonville Florida in the TaxSlayor Gator Bowl!
When?
Today!
Where?
Jacksonville Florida at TIAA Bank Field that is the home of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars who are a member of the AFC South!
However,
NC State is going to be without Linebackers Peyton Wilson and Drake Thomas! “according to Joe Giglio’s twitter account”
Why?
Because of injuries! “according to Joe Giglio’s twitter account”
While NC State is also going to be without Saftey Tanner Ingle!
Why?
Because he isn’t allowed to play in the bowl game!
Why?
Because he received his third targeting penalty! “according to Joe Giglio’s twitter account”
When?
On Saturday December 5, 2020 when NC State hosted Georgia Tech for their final game of the regular season in North Carolina’s state capital!
NC State who is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference comes into the game with a record of 8-3!
Why?
Because they closed out the regular season with a 23-13 win over Georgia Tech!
When?
On Saturday December 5, 2020!
Where?
North Carolina’s state capital!
Why?
Because NC State led from start to finish. “according to an article ongopack.com
While Kentucky who is a member of the Southeastern Conference comes into the game with a record of 4-6!
Why?
Because they won their last game of the regular season on December 5, 2020 with a 41-18 win over South Carolina!
In the game Chris Rodriguez Jr. rushed 14 times for 139 yards and three touchdowns.
Asim Rose also went over 100 yards on the night, also rushing 14 times for 101 yards and a score. Rose also caught a pass for 26 yards.
Quarterback Terry Wilson connected on 17 of his 26 passes for 201 yards and also rushed 14 times for 46 yards and a touchdown in the game.
Kentucky took the ball and drove into South Carolina territory with a nice mix of passing and running plays. On fourth-and-three from the South Carolina 25, Wilson hit Josh Ali on an out pattern for a first down, getting the Cats inside the 10. But the Cats could not get in the end zone and settled for a 22-yard field goal that Matt Ruffoloconverted, giving UK a 3-0 lead with 5:41 left in the first quarter.
Kentucky took the ball on its own 19 and quickly moved the ball down the field. A pair of completions from Wilson to tight end Justin Rigg, one for 36 yards and another for 21, got the Cats into scoring position. And Rose did the rest, taking it in from eight yards out for the touchdown. Ruffolo again added the PAT and the Cats led 17-3 with 10:30 left in the half.
Kentucky took over at its own 39 with 4:40 left in the half. The Cats kept the ball on the ground, moving the ball into the South Carolina red zone. And on third-and-goal from the two, Rodriguez carried the pile into the end zone for his second touchdown of the game. Ruffolo added another PAT and the Cats led 24-3 with 1:14 to play in the half.
In the second half, Kentucky got the ball first and the Wildcats were able to add to their lead. Again, it was a nice mix of passing and running that allowed the Cats to move down the field. Kentucky used 13 plays to cover 75 yards, capping it off with a one-yard touchdown rush by Wilson. Ruffolo's PAT made it 34-3 Cats with 7:28 left in the third quarter.“according to an article on ukathletics.com”
Kickoff is set for 12:00pm from TIAA Bank Field
The game is going to be televised on ESPN!