Kentucky overcomes slow start to beat EKU | Rapid Reaction
b'When Kentucky and EKU meet on the football field it\\u2019s going to be an uncomfortable affair for the Big Blue Nation. The two programs are located just 30 minutes apart off I-75. The third matchup in the last nine seasons looked a lot like the first two. Kentucky fell behind early, then out-willed and out-talented the Colonels in a 28-17 victory.\\nA blocked punt opened the door for EKU to strike first. Kentucky trailed 7-0 until the final minute of the first half. Even after the Wildcats responded and seemed to take control with an 11-point lead in the third quarter, the Colonels didn\\u2019t go away without a fight. Eastern Kentucky put together a nine-play, 75-yard scoring drive to cut the deficit to four with 12 minutes to play.\\nKentucky\\u2019s passing game struggled to take flight early, but\\xa0Tayvion Robinson\\xa0provided enough fireworks for the Wildcats. The super senior caught six passes for 136 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback\\xa0Devin Leary\\xa0finished the day 24-of-38 for 299 yards, four touchdowns and an interception.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'