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How Kentucky Beats NC State, Part I

The 4-6 Kentucky Wildcats will take on the 8-3 North Carolina State Wolfpack on January 2nd in the Gator Bowl. The noon kickoff features an SEC vs. ACC matchup and is the Cats’ fifth consecutive postseason appearance under Mark Stoops.

Kentucky will have a full roster against NC State with zero opt-outs being reported. The Wildcats’ head coach is excited for his second trip to Jacksonville.

“We are very excited to accept a bid to the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl,” Stoops said in the UK press release. “I want to thank the Gator Bowl for the invitation and I want to thank our administration, Dr.