Saturday evening’s matchup will be pivotal for both teams going into the second half of the season. Kentucky is heading into their bye week as Missouri is coming off of their bye week. Both teams will need the momentum as their schedules will become a grueling test of guts and stamina.
Kentucky has an opportunity to start the season 5-1, including a chance to begin 2-1 in the SEC. It is widely known Kentucky hasn’t finished with above a .500 record in the SEC since 1977. Missouri is fighting to save their season, as they have lost their last three games against Power 5 conference opponents.