I have preached the same thing for awhile... but don't read too much into UK's win. On avg, they are less talented than UT though they have a full roster to include upper classmen playing at the top of their ability.
So Car got a lead early, thought it was going to be a cakewalk, probably had some hangover from Bama, and choked late.
So Car probably wasn't nearly as good as they looked vs Bama. UK isn't likely as good as they looked vs So Car.
Unless someone else beats Bama, the current direction of the East will enable them to avenge their one loss in the SEC CG to stake their claim to the NC game.
FTR, So Car is starting all 4-5* on D... if it matters.
FTR part deux, if UT had even a sliver of a chance vs Bama then the fact that they will come in beat up helps a little.