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Watch: Kentucky star Snell ejected for pushing official's hands

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Kentucky will be without leading rusher Benny Snell Jr. for the remainder of the Music City Bowl versus Northwestern after the star running back was ejected for contacting an official.

After Snell was tackled for a loss, an official appeared to attempt to help him to his feet. The Wildcat star refused the offer and pushed him away by his hands.

The official decided that warranted a penalty for contacting him - a foul that results in an automatic ejection.

Snell came into the contest leading the team in rushing by a huge margin, having piled up 1,318 yards and 18 touchdowns on the season.

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