Gameday is here as the Kentucky Wildcats host the Florida Gators tonight for a primetime clash on ESPN. Game time is currently scheduled for 6:15 PM ET.
Currently the last team in the College Football Playoff, Will Stein and the Cats are in a unique spot. Overall, it is fairly simple: Win out, and you are in. Lose, and you are out. That starts with a tough Florida team tonight led by former Wildcats player and assistant coach Jon Sumrall.
Coming into the game, the Gators are 5-4 and coming off a tough
home loss to the Oklahoma Sooners. With plenty of problems, the quarterback rotation has hurt Florida the most. Entering this game, however, Sumrall has named Aaron Philo as the starter once again.
The Gators have plenty of talent, so how does Kentucky win this game tonight? The formula is fairly simple. Don’t turn the ball over and stop the run. Jadan Baugh comes into this game averaging 5.2 YPC with 14 touchdowns. Jay Bateman and the Cats will need to find a way to keep him in check if they want to win this game.
It should also be a good opportunity for the Kentucky offense to get back on track as they face off against a very familiar Brad White defense. Will he mix it up and add some pressure, or will we see the classic bend-don’t-break defense? Just feels like the type of game to get the offense back on track.
Going to be a cold one tonight at Kroger Field. Now, let’s see if the Cats can get another big home win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Pregame Reading
- Kentucky vs. Florida viewing info, what to watch for, odds, and predictions
- Kentucky Wildcats News: Florida Gameday
- Kentucky vs. Florida Final Injury Report
- Will Stein confirms Jaden Smith tore his ACL; Antwan Smith could return for the postseason
- College Football Playoff: Kentucky is No. 11 in latest rankings
- SEC Football Power Rankings: Georgia remains on top as Texas and Alabama move up
- College Football Playoff officially expanding to 24 teams in 2027
Let’s Go CATS!
