The Kentucky offensive line is broken
It’s not remotely close to SEC-caliber.
There were questions surrounding the stability of the Kentucky Wildcats’ offensive line heading into Week 2 against South Carolina. Those questions were answered in the form of an all-systems-meltdown on the offensive front from Mark Stoops’ team.
The offensive line was beaten on practically every front by the South Carolina pass rush, allowing quarterback Brock Vandagriff zero time to even drop back and get the ball out of his hands.
Already down Courtland Ford, Kentucky was without Gerald Mincey
Already down Courtland Ford, Kentucky was without Gerald Mincey for a brief period after he went out early in the game and later lost Jager Burton due to injury as well.
An injured and inconsistent offensive line has been commonplace for Mark Stoops since the 2021 season, which featured multiple first-round picks on the front but also featured a lack of depth behind them.
The only silver lining was Demie Sumo-Karngbaye rushing the ball with poise and toughness, enough to gather 73 yards rushing in the first half.
The second half was no different, as the passing game was non-existent
Similar to a 2012 Joker Phillips-era Kentucky football team that was filled with non-athletes and FCS-caliber football players. Except for the 2024 Wildcats, that isn’t the case.
In the second half, South Carolina created more havoc plays on the Kentucky offensive line, forcing two interceptions by Brock Vandagriff and Gavin Wimsatt and what felt like a hundred penalties for false starts, holding, or illegal formations in preparation for a pass rush.
It was an inexcusable display that Mark Stoops must address.