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Oklahoma HC Brent Venables on Kentucky's SEC Strength
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables says Kentucky can play with anyone in SEC after 5-1 start.
In brief
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables says Kentucky can play with anyone in SEC after 5-1 start. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables believes Kentucky, ranked No. 15 in AP Top 25, can compete with any SEC team after 5-1 record. Originally reported by Oklahoma Sooners On SI.
Kentucky's strong start
Kentucky has a 5-1 record and ranks No. 15 in AP Top 25 after six games.
Kentucky's conference wins
Kentucky has beaten LSU, Texas A&M and South Carolina with one loss to Alabama.
Oklahoma's respect for Kentucky
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables says Kentucky plays as well as anybody in college football right now.
“They’re playing as well as anybody in college football right now”
Kentucky's offensive success
Kentucky averages 34.7 points and 414.2 yards per game with 5.1 yards per carry.
Kentucky's star players
Running back CJ Baxter has 484 yards and eight touchdowns on 87 carries.
Kentucky's quarterback
Kenny Minchey has completed 67.4 percent of passes for 1,394 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Kentucky's offensive line
Kentucky's offensive line ranks fourth in SEC with 5.1 yards per carry.
Kentucky's offensive line strength
Kentucky's offensive line is taller than 25 NFL lines and heavier than 26.
Oklahoma's defense
Oklahoma ranks first in SEC passing defense with 150 yards allowed per game.
Oklahoma's defensive challenge
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables says Kentucky's offense will be a big challenge for their defense.
“It’s going to be a big-time challenge for our guys”
The headline
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables believes Kentucky, ranked No. 15 in AP Top 25, can compete with any SEC team after 5-1 record.
