FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Kentucky defensive lineman Davoan Hawkins (55) and linebacker Jordan Wright (15) pressures Murray State quarterback Preston Rice (5) during the second half an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky. The Wildcats defense have held up their end by shutting out opponents in the third quarter in particular, but face their biggest challenge against No. 14 Mississippi State and mobile quarterback Nick Fitzgerald on Saturday. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)

Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen (41) tackles Murray State wide receiver Rodney Castille (18) during the second half an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald slips past the Arkansas defense to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark. Kentucky's defense have held up their end by shutting out opponents in the third quarter in particular, but face their biggest challenge against No. 14 Mississippi State and mobile quarterback Nick Fitzgerald on Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)