Philo Leads Florida Past No. 13 Kentucky

Philo accounted for 221 yards and a touchdown as Florida defeated Kentucky 21-14. Back in the starting role after being benched against Georgia on October 31, he passed for 119 yards and rushed for 102. His 2-yard touchdown run with 9:08 remaining put Florida ahead for good.

Jaden Baugh added a 1-yard touchdown, his 15th of the season, the most in the Southeastern Conference. The win lifted Florida to 6-4 overall and 4-4 in conference play, making the Gators eligible for a bowl game.

Kentucky (7-3, 5-3) scored on an 86-yard opening drive, but managed only 156 more yards afterward. The Wildcats reached midfield three times without scoring. Minchey passed for 181 yards and one touchdown, while Kentucky gained just 61 yards on the ground.

Florida’s defense contributed to the opening 10-point advantage. A holding foul in Kentucky’s end zone resulted in a safety for Cam Dooley, and Brendan Bett recovered a fumble at the Wildcats’ 30-yard line early in the second half. Florida converted the turnover into Baugh’s score.

The defeat was Kentucky’s second in a row and dropped the Wildcats to fifth in the SEC after they began the day tied for second. Florida hosts Vanderbilt next Saturday; Kentucky visits Missouri.