KSR is counting down the days until football returns to Kroger Field. The Wildcats are back on campus, preparing for the upcoming season. Only 81 days until Kentucky football resumes, let’s dive into the significance of the No. 81 to the Kentucky football program over the years.
1881: Kentucky Brings Football to the SEC
The Wildcats first hit the gridiron in 1881. The University of Kentucky was the first member of the Southeastern Conference to introduce football. You’re welcome, SEC.
The sport looked a lot different almost 150 years ago.