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Recap - Tigers Defeat Kentucky 24-10

The Wildcats had no answer for Jarquez Hunter on Saturday as the Tigers rolled to a 24-10 win at Kroger Field.

Bettors who backed the Tigers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 43.5.

Jarquez Hunter rushed for 278 yards, while Damari Alston added 38 yards in the win. KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Cam Coleman added 53 and 24 receiving yards respectively.

Jason Patterson rushed for 38 yards for Kentucky, while Jamarion Wilcox added 25 yards. Gavin Wimsatt threw for 34 yards for the Wildcats, while receivers Dane Key and Hardley Gilmore IV had 87 and 22 yards respectively.

Kentucky was outgained by Auburn 498-224 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 27-13 by the Tigers.

Auburn led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 35:42-24:18 split in that important category.

Next game, Auburn takes its act home to face Vanderbilt looking for another win. For Kentucky, they head on the road to face Tennessee.