Mike Edwards
FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Tennessee running back Ty Chandler (8) runs from a diving Kentucky linebacker Kash Daniel (56) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Kentucky will have a high bar to reach defensively in replacing eight starters from a 10-3 squad that beat Penn State 27-24 in the Citrus Bowl on New Year's Day. The Wildcats will also break in a new defensive coordinator in Brad White, who was elevated from outside linebackers under predecessor Matt House. Daniel, who played a key role last year, returns this season. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Kentucky needs to replace 7 starters off dominant defense

By Gary B. Graves Apr. 12, 2019 02:09 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles for a first down against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tagovailoa is the offensive player of the year and one of five members of the top-ranked Crimson Tide to earn first-team honors on The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference team, announced Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
No. 1 Alabama has 5 players first-team AP All-SEC selections

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2018 12:16 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer looks on during a break in the second half of an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 9 Ohio State rallies to beat Maryland 52-51 in OT

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2018 05:33 PM EST

Kentucky tight end C.J. Conrad (87) scores a touchdown as he is tackled by Middle Tennessee safety Reed Blankenship (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Defense helps No. 20 Kentucky outlast Middle Tennessee 34-23

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 17, 2018 03:39 PM EST

Kentucky safety Mike Edwards (7) recovers a fumble during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Kentucky defense faces stiff test in Top 25 game vs Georgia

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 01, 2018 11:37 AM EDT

Kentucky running back Benny Snell Jr. (26) carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Snell's late TD helps No. 14 Kentucky escape Vanderbilt 14-7

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 20, 2018 10:46 PM EDT