The SEC has announced the 2026 and 2026 football opponents, which means we now know all of the Kentucky Wildcats’ competition for next season.
We previously learned that Kentucky’s three permanent foes
would be the Tennessee Volunteers, South Carolina Gamecocks, and Florida Gators. Kentucky faces Tennessee and Florida on the road and will host South Carolina next season. The Wildcats also host Louisville, South Alabama, and Youngstown State in non-conference play.
In SEC play, Kentucky also plays on the road against the Oklahoma Sooners, Missouri Tigers, and Texas A&M Aggies.
At home, the Cats will host the LSU Tigers, Alabama Crimson Tide, and Vanderbilt Commodores.
In 2027, Kentucky has home SEC games vs. South Carolina, Mississippi State, Tennessee, Auburn, and Georgia.
On the road, the Cats will face Florida, Arkansas, Ole Miss, and Texas.
2026 Kentucky Football Opponents
- Florida
- @ South Carolina
- @ Tennessee
- Alabama
- LSU
- Vanderbilt
- @ Missouri
- @ Texas A&M
- @ Oklahoma
- Louisville
- South Alabama
- Youngstown State
2027 Kentucky Football Opponents
- @ Florida
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Auburn
- Georgia
- Mississippi State
- @ Arkansas
- @ Ole Miss
- @ Texas
- @ Louisville
- Murray State*
- Ball State*
- Toledo*
*One of these games will eventually be canceled since they were scheduled before the SEC implemented a nine-game conference schedule.
So, what are your thoughts on the Cats’ 2026 slate?
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