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Music City Bowl: 3 keys, prediction, TV/ radio

By Drew Koch

STARKVILLE, MS - OCTOBER 21: Head coach Mark Stoops of the Kentucky Wildcats looks on during the first half of an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)
STARKVILLE, MS - OCTOBER 21: Head coach Mark Stoops of the Kentucky Wildcats looks on during the first half of an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /
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LEXINGTON, KY – NOVEMBER 25: Stephen Johnson
LEXINGTON, KY – NOVEMBER 25: Stephen Johnson /

2. Stephen Johnson’s mobility

Kentucky quarterback Stephen Johnson took over for Drew Barker last season after Barker suffered an injury in the third game. Johnson is slight of frame, doesn’t have a lot of arm strength and isn’t the best decision maker. With all that said, he has been the unquestioned leader of the Kentucky football team and his mobility will play a big role in Friday’s Music City Bowl. Johnson is UK’s second leading rusher. He has 358 yards on the ground and has scored 3 rushing touchdowns on the season.

Northwestern is loaded with defensive talent who’s job it is to rush the passer. Joe Graziano, Sam Miller and Nate Hall all have over 5 sacks on the season. Johnson will be on high alert and his ability to scramble outside of the pocket will be on full display. Johnson doesn’t necessarily need a great statistical game on the ground, but he must be able to create plays with his legs for the Cats to have a shot to win the Music Ciity Bowl.

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