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Kentucky Football: Players Who Broke Out Against NMSU

By Maxwell Ogden

Sep 17, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats tight end C.J. Conrad (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New Mexico State Aggies in the first half at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats tight end C.J. Conrad (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New Mexico State Aggies in the first half at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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The 62-42 victory over the New Mexico State Aggies was a statement game for five players. Find out who stepped up and broke out for the Kentucky football team.

Sep 17, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats tight end C.J. Conrad (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New Mexico State Aggies in the first half at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats tight end C.J. Conrad (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New Mexico State Aggies in the first half at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

The clash between the Kentucky Wildcats and New Mexico State Aggies was supposed to be a lopsided SEC victory. Instead, Kentucky football was pushed beyond belief—and it couldn’t have gone any better for it.

As a result of Kentucky needing all hands on deck, a number of overlooked contributors stepped up with breakout performances.

The Wildcats entered the clash with the Aggies with an 0-2 record and no momentum. Kentucky blew a 35-10 lead over the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, lost 44-35, and then no-showed the encounter with the Florida Gators.

With a 45-7 loss behind them, Kentucky rallied around a pair of fresh faces for an explosive 62-42 shootout victory against the New Mexico State Aggies.

Kentucky is only 1-2, but it received an encouraging look at the future during its Week 3 victory. Having reestablished their upside, there’s reason to believe the Wildcats can ride the wave of the future.

With the first victory in the books, however, it’s only fair to acknowledge the players who broke out and excelled against New Mexico State.

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