Stoops on Kentucky’s test against Jaxson Dart and America’s No. 1 offense [Video]

Before Kentucky’s first road trip of the season, Mark Stoops spent part of Monday looking ahead to the challenge of playing at Ole Miss. Speaking at his weekly coach’s press conference, Stoops complimented Lane Kiffin for the job Kiffin has done in Oxford, turning the Rebels into a top-five team nationally and a serious playoff contender.

“Everyone talks about the offense and the tempo and the explosive plays, which is well-deserved being the No. 1 offense in the country,” Stoops said on Monday. “670 yards per game, 422 passing, 248 rushing, so, really amazing, eye-popping statistics. They really do a great job with Lane and Charlie Wies Jr. Their whole offensive staff is remarkable. They’re a very good football team offensively.”

Ole Miss plays uptempo, using a lot of RPO (run-pass-option) with Jaxson Dart, a three-year starter at quarterback. A Heisman candidate, Dart leads the nation in five statistical categories. He ranks first in total offense (411.0), …