As expected, a 34-17 loss to Georgia in the Southeastern Conference division title game on Saturday knocked Kentucky down — but only a little bit — in the latest round of national polls.
The new Associated Press poll dropped the Cats from No. 11 a week ago, their highest rating since 2007, to No. 12 this week. UK had the same ranking in the Amway coaches’ poll.
A new College Football Playoff Committee ranking will be announced on Tuesday night. Kentucky was No. 9 in that ranking determined by the group that decides who plays in the semifinals and in the prestigious New Year’s Six bowls.