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Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel watches play on the Jumbotron during the second half of an NCAA college football game against the Tennessee Martin Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 65-24. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 3 Vols avoid looking past No. 19 Kentucky to Georgia

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 12:00 PM EDT

Kentucky wide receiver Tayvion Robinson (9) runs the ball down the field for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
No. 7 Kentucky visits No. 14 Mississippi in SEC showdown

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 29, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Kentucky wide receiver Chris Lewis (89) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown while being guarded by Youngstown State defensive back Troy Jakubec (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Levis helps No. 9 Kentucky shut out Youngstown State 31-0

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 17, 2022 03:25 PM EDT

Alabama coach Nick Saban watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 12 Florida takes on No. 20 Kentucky in SEC East showdown

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 08, 2022 01:26 AM EDT

FILE - Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops waits for his senior players to come out during Kentucky's senior day celebration before an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Miami (Ohio) plays against Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb, File)
No. 20 Kentucky hosts Miami (Ohio) with higher expectations

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 01, 2022 11:08 AM EDT

Stoops: Rodriguez out for No. 20 Kentucky, facing suspension

By Gary B. Graves Aug. 29, 2022 02:08 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. will not play in Saturday night’s season opener against Miami of Ohio, and coach Mark Stoops expects...

Kentucky coach Mark Stoops answers questions during the NCAA college football team's media day in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 20 Kentucky, Stoops seek to fulfill high expectations

By Gary B. Graves Aug. 16, 2022 10:08 AM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) signals to the crowd as he crosses the goal line during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Kentucky at Louisville 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 09:11 PM EST

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)
Tennessee at Kentucky 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 09:11 PM EDT

Mississippi State running back Dillon Johnson (23) waits for a pass against Kentucky during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Kentucky at Mississippi State 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 08:01 PM EDT

LSU running back Nick Demas (35) walks onto the field during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
LSU at Kentucky 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 09:33 PM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
No. 16 Kentucky hosts LSU looking to remain unbeaten in SEC

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 07, 2021 11:17 AM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis attempts to pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Ruffolo's 3 FGs helps Kentucky beat South Carolina 16-10

Sep. 25, 2021 10:51 PM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) pitches the ball to Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Kentucky at South Carolina 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 08:55 PM EDT

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops watches the team from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky looks to maintain momentum against FCS Chattanooga

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 16, 2021 11:21 AM EDT

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) listens as head coach Dan Mullen speaks to his players after an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Florida won 38-17. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 6 Florida seeking defensive turnaround against Kentucky

By Mark Long Nov. 27, 2020 01:57 PM EST

Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) passes the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Winless Kentucky seeks breakthrough vs. Mississippi State

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 08, 2020 12:44 PM EDT

Kentucky running back Kavosiey Smoke (20) breaks free and carries the ball in for a touchdown against Auburn during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kentucky back Smoke out 'a couple of weeks' with broken rib

Oct. 05, 2020 02:43 PM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) throws a pass against Auburn during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Nix, No. 8 Auburn pull away from No. 23 Kentucky, 29-13

By John Zenor Sep. 26, 2020 03:32 PM EDT

Auburn students are scanned to check for a health screening questionnaire before entering the stadium for the start of an NCAA college football game between Auburn and Kentucky on Saturday, September 26, 2020 in Auburn, Alabama. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kentucky at Auburn 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 10:59 AM EDT