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College Football: UK Wins; IU Still Winless

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Published September 11, 2011 at 10:35 AM EDT

The Kentucky Wildcats defeated Central Michigan 27-13 Saturday in their college football season home opener. The Wildcats trailed 13-6 at halftime but sprang to life with three second-half touchdowns, including an 87 yard run by freshman running back Josh Clemons. Kentucky returns to action against U of L Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium.Indiana University dropped to 0-2 on the season with a 34-31 loss to visiting Virginia, which kicked a field goal on the final play of the game.

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