Kentucky was in this position in each of the last two years and the outcome was unpleasant.
Bowl eligibility is once again within reach for the Wildcats (3-3, 2-2 SEC), and the next two games will heavily influence whether they end a five-year postseason drought.
Once the Wildcats come off Saturday’s open date, they will prepare for a home date against Mississippi State next week followed by a trip to Missouri the following Saturday. Mississippi State and Mizzou are a combined 4-6 overall and 1-4 in SEC play -- exactly the type of opponents that determine whether borderline teams make it to bowl season.