Did you think Missouri’s offense had a bad day last Saturday?

Well, it did, of course. The Tigers only managed one touchdown against the hapless Connecticut Huskies and had virtually zero rushing attack. But Missouri’s next opponent didn’t do too well in the offensive department, either.

A week after upsetting South Carolina in the other Columbia, Kentucky fell to Florida 14-9 in a game the Wildcats averaged just 3.7 yards per play. “Gunslinging” likely won’t be a word announcers use when Missouri hosts Kentucky at Faurot Field.

The Wildcats have a steady, if mildly productive, rushing attack and have increasingly relied on it throughout this season. Kentucky QB Patrick Towles, like Missouri’s Maty Mauk, is known to be inaccurate and threw two interceptions against the Gators.

But the more telling statistic is six, as in the number of times Towles was sacked by the Gators.

Florida has produced some talented pass-rushers in the past, to be sure. But between Charles Harris, Walter Brady, Josh Augusta and Terry Beckner, the Wildcats haven’t played a team as deep in the position as Missouri.

Those four along with Missouri’s linebackers, who have increasingly become a part of the rush since new defensive coordinator Barry Odom took over, look to have a feast against Kentucky come Saturday. In total, Kentucky is tied for the most sacks allowed in the SEC.

Six also represents the number of quarters Kentucky has played since scoring its last touchdown. Again, it’s not like Missouri’s offense has been prolific (and the Tigers have played lesser competition than Kentucky, which already has two conference opponents checked off the calendar), but the Wildcats can’t even seem to hit the random big play that Mauk and Hansbrough (who is expected to play) are known for. That inconsistency could tilt the game for the Tigers, who are underdogs traveling to Lexington but have won every contest against Kentucky since joining the SEC.

KENTUCKY WILDCATS CLOSER LOOK

Top player, offense: Stanley Williams, So., RB — Leads Kentucky’s ground attack and is averaging an impressive 8.1 yards per carry.

Top player, defense: A.J. Stamps, Sr., S — Kentucky’s top interception threat and one of the best safeties in the conference, Stamps currently has 15 tackles this season.

Top player, special teams: Austin MacGinnis, So., K — Has a big foot (MacGinnis hit three field goals of 50-plus yards last season) and is 6 of 7 on FG attempts this season.