The Kentucky Wildcats finished the 2014 season with a 5-7 (3-5 SEC) record under second-year coach Mark Stoops. The Wildcats opened the season at 5-1 before losing their final six games. But despite the collapse, Kentucky managed to surpass its combined win total from the last two seasons.

Here’s a look at the five defining moments of the Wildcats’ season.

1. Blowout win in opener: Kentucky defeated UT Martin, 59-14, to open its season. The Wildcats had their best offensive output with 656 yards, with Patrick Towles throwing for 377 in his debut as the team’s starting quarterback. Though the win was against an inferior team, it was a confidence booster for a young Kentucky roster.

2. Overtime thriller against Florida: The Wildcats faced a 27-game losing streak entering their annual matchup against Florida as a heavy underdog. But Kentucky managed to force overtime in The Swamp before losing a controversial game. Granted, the Gators experienced a down season that led to the eventual firing of Will Muschamp. But the near-victory gave the Wildcats confidence entering SEC play.

3. South Carolina comeback: Kentucky’s signature win came against South Carolina in Week 6. Again, the Gamecocks entered the game with higher expectations than their eventual season output, but it doesn’t take away from the Wildcats’ biggest comeback in school history. Kentucky rallied down 38-24 in the fourth quarter to score 21 unanswered points and capture its fourth win.

4. Competing against Mississippi State: The Wildcats managed to compete with then-No. 1 Mississippi State during an Oct. 25 loss. Despite losing 45-31, Kentucky fought against the nation’s top team and kept the score close through four quarters. Towles had his best performance of the season, throwing for 390 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for 76 yards and two scores on 23 attempts.

5. Loss to LSU and start of the streak: The Wildcats woes began during a Week 8 to LSU. Kentucky suffered a 41-3 loss to the Tigers before losing its next five games to end the season. Entering the game, the Wildcats were a double-digit underdog, but showed enough fight in their previous games to beat the spread. However, the loss marked the turning point in Kentucky’s season, which prevented the team from earning bowl eligibility.