No. 20 Ole Miss wins SEC opener over Kentucky with 138-yard rushing from Kewan Lacy

Ole Miss defeated Kentucky 30-23 in their Southeastern Conference opener, overcoming an early 10-0 deficit to secure the victory. Running back Kewan Lacy was a standout performer, rushing for 138 yards and a touchdown, bringing his total to four touchdowns in two games and positioning himself as a potential SEC rushing leader. Quarterback Austin Simmons contributed 235 passing yards despite two interceptions and an ankle injury late in the game, while wide receiver Harrison Wallace III made significant plays, including a 55-yard catch that set up a touchdown. Kentucky's Seth McGowan rushed for 88 yards and two touchdowns, but quarterback Zach Calzada left early due to a shoulder injury, impacting their offensive performance. Ole Miss showed strong offensive production with 457 total yards, while Kentucky struggled with penalties and injuries. This win marked Ole Miss's second consecutive victory to start the season and their fourth win in five games against Kentucky, avenging a loss from the previous year.