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Kentucky runs for 281, beats NC State 23-21 in chippy Gator
24 North Carolina State 23-21 on Saturday in a chippy TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. โJohn was definitely looking down on us; Coach Schlarman definitely inspired us all,โ said Rose, who was named Kentucky's bowl game MVP. โThose are four really good run defenders against a really good rushing offense,โ NC State coach Dave Doeren said. Kentucky: The Wildcats won their third bowl game in as many seasons for the second time in school history. UP NEXTNorth Carolina State: Opens the 2021 season at home against USF on Sept. 2.