OXFORD, Ms. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- A late touchdown and a missed field goal lifted Kentucky over #6 Ole Miss in Oxford on Saturday 20-17. Caden Davis, the Rebels’ kicker, missed a game tying field goal to force overtime with seconds left in the fourth quarter and the Wildcats secured an historic victory. The wide attempt concluded a drive where Ole Miss looked like they were going to spoil the fun for the Wildcats, who held a 20-17 lead after a Josh Kattus touchdown. Kentucky was able to keep the Rebs at bay by handling the time of possession, winning the turnover battle and limited explosive plays. Here are the key statistics that won Kentucky the game. UK had several long drives and held the ball for a total of 39:43. The Wildcats recovered one fumble from the Rebels. Quarterback Brock Vandagriff and his offense converted 3/3 fourth downs. UK’s offense had 22 first downs. Ole Miss had 14. Brad White’s defense stopped the Rebels on nine of their 10 third down conversion attempts. The win also marked several historical firsts for Kentucky football. Highest ranked road win at an SEC campus ever. Previous was at #10 Vandy in 1947. First win at Ole Miss since 1978. Highest AP-ranked road win since at #4 PSU in 1977. First AP-ranked top six team win since #1 LSU in 2007. Highest AP ranked win under Head Coach Mark Stoops. Kentucky is 3-2 overall and 1-2 in the SEC and will have an open week before facing Vanderbilt at home. Categories: Featured, More Sports, Solid Blue, Sports Tags: Football, Kentucky, Kiffin, Ole Miss, SEC, Stoops