Kentucky opens the season against Louisiana Monroe at Kroger Field on September 4. The Warhawks travel to Lexington following an 0-10 season with a new head coach in Terry Bowden. The transfer portal and the sting of a winless 2020 campaign have left Bowden searching for playmakers. Let’s be honest here; the Wildcats should win big on opening day. But, the next game on the slate could be an early defining moment for Mark Stoops’ football team and the SEC East race.
I’ve always said that for Kentucky, a season’s worth can be identified in the “Battle of the Columbias.