GARY B. GRAVES
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops, right, congratulates defensive back Carrington Valentine after their victory over Louisville in an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Levis runs for 4 TDs, Kentucky routs rival Louisville 52-21

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 27, 2021 11:16 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Given the huge holes to run through and time to throw

Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) breaks a tackle against Duke linebacker Shaka Heyward (42) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. Cunningham scored on the play. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Kentucky, Louisville eager to resume Governor's Cup rivalry

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 26, 2021 09:48 AM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s 6-0 start clinched a bowl berth by early

Mississippi wide receiver Braylon Sanders (13) breaks away from Vanderbilt cornerback Jaylen Mahoney (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 8 Mississippi, Mississippi St battle in Egg Bowl rivalry

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 24, 2021 04:39 PM EST
Eye-popping offensive numbers have sparked improvements by No. 8 Mississippi

Mississippi State linebacker Tyrus Wheat (2) recovers a fumble by Auburn quarterback TJ Finley (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Mississippi State looks to keep rolling vs Tennessee State

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 18, 2021 01:35 PM EST
Mississippi State is playing its best football, and coach Mike Leach wants his

Kentucky defensive back Jalen Geiger scores a touchdown as he runs back an intercepted pass 31 yards against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Kentucky aims to extend non-league streak vs New Mexico St

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 18, 2021 10:43 AM EST
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky coach Mark Stoops hopes his team maintains its

Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) makes a hard cut on a run as New Mexico State linebacker Nick Giacolone (24) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 2 Alabama takes on No. 25 Arkansas in SEC West matchup

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 18, 2021 02:11 AM EST
A look at Week 12 in the Southeastern Conference: GAME OF

Louisville linebackers Jack Fagot, left, and Yasir Abdullah, hidden, bring down Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader (16) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Louisville won 41-3. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Louisville on brink of bowl berth, Duke just wants to win

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 17, 2021 04:46 PM EST
Louisville will be looking to string together football victories for the first

Louisville wide receiver Jordan Watkins (1) acknowledges the fans after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Louisville won 41 -3. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Cunningham's 5 TDs lead Louisville's 41-3 rout of Syracuse

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 13, 2021 03:38 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — After a series of late collapses led to frustrating

Lamar Jackson addresses the crowd during a halftime ceremony retiring his number by the University of Louisville in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Left of Jackson is University of Louisville President Neeli Bendapudi, and right is Louisville Athletic Director Vince Tyra. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Jackson reflective as Louisville retires his No. 8 jersey

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 13, 2021 02:56 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Lamar Jackson was all smiles and even a little

Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) avoids the grasp of Clemson safety Nolan Turner (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Syracuse close to bowl berth, Louisville bowl hopes fading

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 11, 2021 12:32 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Syracuse is on the brink of bowl eligibility. Louisville

Missouri quarterback Tyler Macon (10) is sacked by Georgia's defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Athens, Ga., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Georgia beat Missouri 43-6. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
SEC leaders Georgia, Alabama gearing up for final challenges

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 10, 2021 02:20 PM EST
Top-ranked Georgia and No. 3 Alabama appear headed for a showdown in the

Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) catches a 72-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Hooker's 4 TDs help Tennessee top No. 18 Kentucky 45-42

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 06, 2021 11:15 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Even for a team that's embraced a fast pace, Tennessee's

Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) hands the ball off to running back Trevion Cooley (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Louisville seeks breakthrough against Clemson in ACC matchup

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 04, 2021 12:48 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville hopes to take advantage of Clemson’s down

Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) grabs a pass as Alabama defensive back Daniel Wright (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 18 Kentucky, Tennessee seek to end 2-game SEC slides

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 04, 2021 11:33 AM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Either No. 18 Kentucky or Tennessee will end a two-game

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) throws a pass against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 12 Kentucky seeks rebound off bye at Mississippi State

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 28, 2021 11:04 AM EDT
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops wanted the No. 12 Wildcats to keep their edge during

Boston College running back Pat Garwo III (24) attempts to get away from Louisville defensive back Josh Minkins (25) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Louisville won 28-14. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Cunningham rushes for 3 TDs, Louisville tops Boston College

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 23, 2021 07:37 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Malik Cunningham rushed for three touchdowns, including

Boston College quarterback Dennis Grosel (6) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the North Carolina State, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Louisville, Boston College each look to halt 2-game slides

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 21, 2021 02:33 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville emerges from its bye ready to break a two

LSU running back Tyrion Davis-Price (3) scores a touchdown against Florida in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Orgeron begins LSU exit with SEC visit to No. 12 Mississippi

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 21, 2021 01:25 AM EDT
Things to watch in Week 8 in the Southeastern Conference:

Mississippi State wide receiver Jamire Calvin (6) is tackled by Texas A&M defensive back Leon O'Neal Jr. (9) after a gain of three yards during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
No. 5 Alabama visits Mississippi St, seeking rebound in SEC

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 14, 2021 02:57 PM EDT
Alabama hopes its wakeup call restored the focus and execution the Crimson Tide

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren disputes a penalty with officials during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
New-look ACC: Teams pursuing Wake Forest, not Clemson

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 13, 2021 02:33 PM EDT
Wake Forest began this season among the large group known as “everybody else”