The Kentucky Wildcats open the 2024 football season on Saturday by taking on the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. The game takes place at 7:45 PM ET and will be played at Kroger Field in Lexington.
Going into the game, Kentucky is a heavy favorite, as Southern Miss has struggled in recent years, and is coming off a three-win season. The Wildcats were 27 point favorites coming into the day, and most see the game as a one-sided match-up.
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Kentucky is 3 – 1 alltime versus the Golden Eagles, but that one loss came in 2016 in Lexington. So how will things play out on Saturday? The UKWildcatsWire staff made their score predictions prior to the game.
Vance Meek: Lead Writer
Kentucky: 34
Southern Miss: 10
Steve Holley: Contributor
Kentucky: 42
Southern Miss: 7
Donovan James: Contributor
Kentucky: 35
Southern Miss: 10
The Wildcats have one of the toughest schedules in the country this year, and play in a much tougher SEC than years past. If they look ahead, past the Golden Eagles, it could spell trouble. If they play up to their talent level, however, Kentucky should roll.