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PREVIEW: Kentucky football to host No. 22 Florida for first ranked matchup of the year

Kentucky football (4-0, 1-0 SEC) is preparing to take on the No. 22 Florida Gators (3-1, 1-0 SEC) at home for its first ranked matchup of the season.

The Wildcats have won their last two matches against the Gators, including a 26-16 victory in 2022 that marked the first time the Cats defeated Florida in back-to-back seasons in over four decades.

Kentucky defensive back Maxwell Hairston celebrates after an interception during the Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 28-17. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

The previous game saw Kentucky besting Vanderbilt 45-28 on the road in a game that was largely fueled by the strong defensive performance of defensive back Maxwell Hairston.