C.J. Conrad becomes first Kentucky player to catch three TD passes since 2007
By Jason Hall
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Kentucky tight end C.J. Conrad is having a historic performance against New Mexico State.
The sophomore became the first Wildcat to catch three touchdown passes in a single game since Dicky Lyons Jr. in 2007.
CJ Conrad is the 1st Kentucky Wildcat to record 3 receiving touchdowns in a game since Dicky Lyons Jr. in '07 vs. UF pic.twitter.com/8zSrNoroTS
— Kentucky Football Recruiting (@UKStoopsTroops) September 17, 2016
Conrad first found the end zone on a 72-yard pass from Stephen Johnson in the first quarter. The two hooked up again on a 9-yard pass in the second quarter and on a 17-yarder in the third.
As of midway through the third quarter, the sophomore caught five passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns. Kentucky leads New Mexico State 49-35.
Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
