of possession, and it isn't even close. The Wildcats average a full minute less of time of possession per game than Arkansas, its nearest lowly competitor. If UK allows their defense to be subjected to the big, physical line of Mississippi State for 35 minutes, the Wildcats will go down by at least two scores. Kentucky simply doesn't have the bulk in their defensive depth to be able to stand up to an SEC offensive line for that amount of time. Produce on special teams. Kentucky must create at least one big play on special teams that produces or sets up a touchdown. Kentucky has actually been good on special teams this year, and this is a game in which they should be somewhat competitive, at least in the first half. If the Wildcats can produce a special teams touchdown or short field that leads to a touchdown, it could place them in a position to compete to win the game. We don't know what the UK offense will produce with the dual-headed quarterback system of Jalen Whitlow and Patrick Towles , but the Wildcats have been able to move the football even against strong SEC teams for several possessions, even with a backup quarterback. If special teams can produce something, it might just be enough. I know it's irrational to be optimistic given what we've seen so far, but I am for this game. The defense continues to improve, Mister Cobble is now back at most of his strength,