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SEC Football: Takeaways for Each Team from Week 12

By John Richardson

Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Florida Gators offensive lineman Martez Ivey (73) and defensive lineman Cece Jefferson (96) celebrate the win over the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium. The Gators defeat the Tigers 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Florida Gators offensive lineman Martez Ivey (73) and defensive lineman Cece Jefferson (96) celebrate the win over the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium. The Gators defeat the Tigers 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Jordan Jones (34) and linebacker Josh Allen (41) celebrate during the game against the Austin Peay Governors in the second half at Commonwealth Stadium. Kentucky defeated Austin Peay 49-13. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Jordan Jones (34) and linebacker Josh Allen (41) celebrate during the game against the Austin Peay Governors in the second half at Commonwealth Stadium. Kentucky defeated Austin Peay 49-13. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

Kentucky Wildcats

Austin Peay 13 – Kentucky 49

We continue with the good vibes of the SEC East section, as Kentucky also became bowl eligible. I predicted this back in the summer, but admittedly had my doubts after the season opening loss.

Kentucky prevailed, though, and will go bowling after the season. While we expected to see it sooner under Stoops, it is still a huge accomplishment for his regime. Stoops and Co are officially off the hot seat for the remainder of the season.

Impact Moving Forward

-Huge sigh of relief

As the Wildcats stumbled out of the gate, many in Big Blue Nation turned their attention to basketball. Fortunately for those that stuck around, the football team turned it around.

No, bowl eligibility isn’t a huge deal to all schools. But programs like Kentucky aren’t shoo-in’s for bowl games, so there’s reason to celebrate in Lexington.

It is also a huge relief for Mark Stoops after getting Kentucky to 5 wins early in the last two seasons, but failing to make a bowl.

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