Over the past four weeks, there has been an influx of news surrounding men’s basketball, which might make it easy to feel out of touch with what’s happening in the Kentucky Wildcats football program. The recent ranking of each SEC football team by 247 Sports is a testament to the excitement building around college football in general. In particular, Georgia leads the pack and newcomer Texas snagged the second position in their first year in the conference.
Kentucky was ranked at number 12, which was slightly disappointing for some. However, Brad Crawford from 247 Sports believes that the Wildcats have a lot to look forward to this season. He notes that Kentucky will be one of the faster teams in the league, thanks to standout players like Barion Brown and Dane Key. Much of Kentucky’s success this season will depend on the new offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan’s ability to integrate first-year QB Brock Vandagriff with these speedy players.
Despite losing key players like running back Ray Davis, it is believed that Kentucky will excel in the trenches with experienced linemen leading the team. Crawford emphasizes that Vandagriff and Hamdan are critical to ensuring that Kentucky remains competitive against other talented SEC teams. He notes that while Ray Davis may be gone, experienced linemen will take on key roles and help lead Kentucky’s offense through tough competition this season.
Kentucky’s season will kick off on Saturday, August 31st, with a game against Southern Miss at Kroger Field. Fans can expect a fast-paced game with talented players on both sides of the line of scrimmage. With Vandagriff and Hamdan leading the charge for Kentucky’s offense and experienced linemen anchoring their defense, fans can look forward to an exciting season for their beloved Wildcats!