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Kentucky Kernel

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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats defensive end T.J. Carter (90) reaches out to tackle Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) during the Belk Bowl football game between Kentucky and Virginia Tech on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. UK won 37-30. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Cats defense holds up Hokies to preserve Belk Bowl victory

Braden Ramsey December 31, 2019

CHARLOTTE, N.C -- When the Virginia Tech Hokies forced a fumble at the UK 39-yard line near the end of the third quarter, things looked dire for the Cats. They had been gashed on the ground by Hokie running...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) kisses his son Lynn Bowden III after the Belk Bowl football game between Kentucky and Virginia Tech on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. UK won 37-30. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Lynn Bowden solidifies legacy with Belk Bowl-winning drive

Mohammad Ahmad December 31, 2019

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- In a chaotic, exciting sea of euphoria and raw emotion at Bank of America Stadium, Lynn Bowden Jr. had tears streaming down his eyes. His eyes red, he softly sobbed tears of joy with...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) screams after scoring a touchdown during the University of Kentucky vs. University of Louisville Governor’s Cup football game on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 45-13. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Lynn Bowden to enter 2020 NFL Draft, will play in Belk Bowl

Erika Bonner December 9, 2019

Kentucky junior Lynn Bowden has announced via Twitter that he will enter the 2020 NFL Draft after he plays one last game with the Kentucky Wildcats at the Belk Bowl. In a video posted to his Twitter,...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) high fives fans after the University of Kentucky vs. University of Louisville Governor’s Cup football game on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 45-13. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK football headed to Charlotte for Belk Bowl

Braden Ramsey December 8, 2019

After a whirlwind regular season, Kentucky earned a spot in the Belk Bowl against Atlantic Coast Conference member Virginia Tech. The Cats have never played in the Belk Bowl before, and the new experience...

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