The 2024 Kentucky football season was one that won’t be forgotten, but for all the wrong reasons. Once promising after a win over Ole Miss, the wheels came off, and they finished with a disappointing 4 – 8 record after falling to the Louisville Cardinals in the final game 41 -14.
Anything can, and often does, happen in rivalry games. Kentucky had won five in a row for the Governor’s Cup, and was hoping to end the season on a positive note.
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The Wildcats offense was anemic once again, a theme this season. They managed 300 yards of total offense, but turned the ball over five times. On defense, they were once again unable to slow down the run. Louisville had two running backs go for more than 100 yards. Each had two touchdowns.
This offseason will be an important one for Kentucky’s football program. Fans have begun to call for Mark Stoops’ job after their worst finish since 2013. If he returns, he will need to find a way to improve the run defense and the offensive line play.
This final game was, like the season, a disappointment. It showed every flaw that the Wildcats had shown all season, and unfortunately, there were just too many to overcome.