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Kentucky aims to avoid a letdown against Eastern Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Kentucky vows there won't be a letdown this week.

The Wildcats want to avoid what would be their worst nightmare - getting upset coming off an emotional win against a ranked opponent.

Kentucky hosts FCS Eastern Kentucky this Saturday, a Bluegrass neighbor with everything to gain against a Southeastern Conference counterpart that stands to lose more than just a game if they are complacent.

The Wildcats ended their 18-game losing streak against ranked teams with last week's 21-13 win over then-No. 25 Missouri. Kentucky is looking for its second straight 4-1 start in Saturday night's non-league matchup against EKU (2-1), which aims for its first series win over the Wildcats in four tries.