LEXINGTON – As far as season openers go, Kentucky football’s game against Louisiana Monroe is about as favorable as they come.
Louisiana Monroe lost all 10 of its games last season. New Louisiana Monroe coach Terry Bowden and offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez will look to right the ship, but they will likely need more time than one game to do so.
While the outcome should not be in doubt Saturday, there are still important goals for Kentucky to accomplish in its opener. Here are three keys for the Wildcats and a prediction.
1. Stay focused
It has not been uncommon in the Stoops era for Kentucky to start its season slowly against non-Power 5 opponents.