It is officially Rivalry Week, y’all! And it’s my favorite time of year to stump for my most passionate belief: The “Battle for the Governor’s Cup’s” name sucks and must be changed.
This year’s matchup is an especially exciting year for one of the most heated rivalries in all of college athletics, as both teams are bowl eligible, both teams are evenly rated statistically (Louisville #31 and Kentucky #35 in SP+), and both teams have a lot to play for. Kentucky is trying to finish their “dream” season on a high note and earn an invitation to a respected bowl game after their best start to a season in 71 years was spoiled by a three-game losing streak.