The first preseason poll of the 2018 college football season is out, and the Kentucky Wildcats make an appearance.
Mark Stoops’ team did not make the Top 25, but Kentucky did receive eight votes to tie with Iowa and Iowa State at No. 40 overall. To compare, Neal Brown’s Troy team picked up 19 votes while the Louisville Cardinals had just three. South Carolina just missed the cut at No. 26 overall.
A complete look at the Coaches’ SID’s Poll (with UK opponents in bold):
1. Alabama
2. Clemson
3. Ohio State
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