Is Kentucky in the top 25 in college football?

There is one ranking that has Kentucky in the top 25, and that's the ESPN SP+ ranking, which has the Cats coming in at No. 25. They're two spots ahead of Louisville (27) and nine spots behind Tennessee (16).

Has Kentucky ever been ranked number 1?

The Wildcats have also held the No. 1 ranking in 24 different seasons under six head coaches: Adolph Rupp (1948-49, 1950-51, 1951-52, 1953-54, 1954-55, 1958-59, 1963-64, 1965-66 and 1969-70), Joe B.

Who is currently #1 in the SEC?

Who has Kentucky lost to?

Kentucky went on to beat: Mississippi State, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, and North Carolina State in the Gator Bowl. Kentucky's losses were to (in order): Auburn, Mississippi, Missouri, Georgia Bulldogs, Alabama and Florida.

Has Kentucky ever beat Tennessee?

Arguably, the most famous game occurred during the historic 1965–66 season. Kentucky had defeated Tennessee 78–64, in Lexington, on February 26, 1966. Notably, Howard Bayne was unable to play for the Vols in that game due to an injured ankle.

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Who has more wins Kentucky or Louisville?

Kentucky holds a 38-17 advantage in the series. The rivalry picked up steam in 2001 when Louisville hired Rick Pitino as its head coach, a role he had held with Kentucky from 1989-1997. The teams have crossed paths in the NCAA Tournament six times and the Wildcats have been victorious in four of the meetings.

What is Kentucky best known for?

Cultural aspects of Kentucky include horse racing, bourbon, moonshine, coal, My Old Kentucky Home State Park, automobile manufacturing, tobacco, southern cuisine, barbecue, bluegrass music, college basketball, Louisville Slugger baseball bats, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and the Kentucky Colonel.

Has Kentucky ever had a pro team?

The U.S. State of Kentucky is currently home to two professional soccer teams: Louisville City FC, which plays in the USL Championship, and Racing Louisville FC, which plays in the NWSL. Kentucky has had professional sports teams in its past, such as the Louisville Brecks/Colonels of the NFL in the early 1920s.

How many titles has Kentucky won?

UK has won 13 national championships including the 2012 men's basketball title. UK also boasts the 1988 women's cross country national championship; 2020–21 women's volleyball championship; 2011, 2018, and 2021 rifle championships, and 8 men's basketball titles.

Who beat Alabama this year?

Alabama's only loss this season came Sept. 9 at home against Texas. The Tide narrowly survived a scare from the Longhorns on the road early last season, though they wound up missing the playoff regardless after losses to Tennessee and LSU.

Who has the most wins in college football history?

Will Alabama make the playoffs?

Alabama took the fourth and final College Football Playoff spot over Florida State. The Crimson Tide won the SEC Championship with a 12-1 record. However, Florida State won the ACC Championship with a 13-0 undefeated record.

Why is Florida State not in the playoffs?

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Ultimately, the selection committee appeared to penalize Florida State for losing quarterback Jordan Travis to a season-ending injury, as one-loss Alabama's defeat of Georgia in the SEC championship game was enough to jump over the Seminoles in the CFP rankings.

Where does Kentucky ranked?

Overall, Kentucky ranked No. 39 in the 2023 Best State Rankings from U.S. News & World Reports. The overall ranking takes into consideration several data points, including how people think their states are performing along with rankings of topics including education, health, public safety and the economy.

Has Kentucky ever won the SEC in football?

Kentucky never had to play in an SEC championship game to earn either of its conference crowns, and it has never won the SEC East since the conference split into two divisions. The Cats are 8-7 all-time in bowl games. They played in five straight from 2006-10 and won three straight from 2006-08.

What is Kentucky's biggest rival?

The Kentucky–Louisville rivalry refers to the rivalry between the University of Kentucky Wildcats (Kentucky) and the University of Louisville Cardinals (Louisville). The Kentucky–Louisville rivalry is one of the most passionate rivalries, especially in men's college basketball.

Has Kentucky ever won a bowl game?

Kentucky is 8-5 vs. Clemson all-time, with the most recent win a 28-20 victory in the 2006 Music City Bowl. Clemson defeated UK, 21-13, in the programs' most recent meeting, the 2009 Music City Bowl.

Who is Louisville's rival?

BOTTOM LINE: ACC foes No. 10 Duke and Louisville face off on Wednesday. The Blue Devils are 13-2 in home games. Duke averages 15.3 assists per game to lead the ACC, paced by Tyrese Proctor with 3.7.