Now in year three, head coach Mark Stoops finally has an experienced group of players at Kentucky. The Wildcats, returning seven starters on both sides of the ball, have the potential to be a contender in the SEC East but a non-conference test in week one against Louisiana-Lafayette should not be overlooked.
The Ragin' Cajuns, coached by Mark Hudspeth, have won nine games in each of the past four seasons. Included in those four seasons are four consecutive New Orleans Bowl victories and a Sun Belt championship in 2013.