... the past couple of years, quarterback Mike Hartline has established himself as one of the most polarizing figures in the Bluegrass.

Yet Hartline and the offense are no longer the scapegoats. The Wildcats' early season woes this year can be primarily attributed to the defense.

This may come as a bit of a surprise, at least statistically speaking. After all, Kentucky is currently ranked 29th in the FBS in total defense.

However, this statistic is a bit skewed because of the Wildcats' inability to defend the running game.

Kentucky is ranked eighth in the nation in total passing defense, but this too is misleading. The reason that oppon...

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