Dane Key scores in Kentucky debut; Ryan Lemond celebrates

It was a big night for Kentucky’s new guys, including Dane Key. The freshman wide receiver from Frederick Douglass had four catches for 53 yards in Kentucky’s 37-13 win over Miami (OH), including a one-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. He caught all four balls that came his way, including a 19-yard grab to take it to the Miami six-yard line on Kentucky’s first drive.

Here’s that touchdown:

First career TD @DaneKey6!

📺 – SECN+/ESPN+: https://t.co/eHbAz0y6Ge pic.twitter.com/hecmfGR2SX

— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) September 4, 2022

When asked about Key after the game, Mark Stoops said tonight’s performance backed up the high expectations the staff has for him this season.

“It’s what I’ve seen. It’s what I’ve seen. Competitive, tough catches with people draped on him and that’s what we’ve seen him do.”

And now for the question you’re all asking: how did Ryan Lemond celebrate Dane’s first touchdown? Thanks to Shanna Lashley, we know:

He’s great!! pic.twitter.com/YAovPanbTY

— Shanna Lashley (@ShannaUK1982) September 4, 2022

Honestly, I’m surprised Ryan’s shirt didn’t come off, but maybe he was in shock.

Reed Sheppard shares childhood picture with Key

Among the excited fans tweeting about Key’s performance was another homestate hero, Reed Sheppard. The future basketball Cat shared this childhood picture of himself with the current football Cat following Key’s touchdown. The fact that Key’s wearing a Miami shirt makes it especially sweet.

let’s goooo @DaneKey6 pic.twitter.com/hfatS2dQf1

— reed sheppard (@reed_sheppard) September 4, 2022

Well done, Dane. Hopefully, we get a Ryan Lemond appearance on the postgame show.

UPDATE: We did.