Kentucky is being completely disrespected here, and that is the one thing that motivates this team more than anything. I don't really understand the love for Missouri. I get that Kentucky's QB Terry Wilson threw for 18 yards last week and the strength of MIssouri's defense is the run defense, but the Kentucky Vanderbilt game was all about getting out with a win. There was 20 mph winds in that game, and Kentucky controlled the line of scrimmage 280 rushing yards to 68.

Missouri has a QB, and Kentucky's pass defense has been excellent ranking 16th in the country, they also get to the QB ranking 15th in sack %. Drew Lock looked great last week in putting up 60+ points, but that's just what he does. He dominates poor competition and then he struggles against bowl teams. In his career 21 passing TD's and 28 INT's against teams who go to a bowl.

Missouri's pass defense is a real weakness ranking 104th and 115th in sack %, so I actually expect Terry Wilson could have a decent game here and create some balance for Kentucky. If he struggles I don't think Kentucky hesitates bringing in the backup QB here. Kentucky ranks 13th in explosive plays allowed, and Missouri has struggled in the red zone this year while Kentucky is allowing just 35% TD percentage. Another advantage in favor of Kentucky.