Breaking down the Kentucky starting lineup and what Mark Pope’s rotations will look like to tip off the 2025-26 season.

Oweh proceeded to say that it is hard for him to just say one name, and he said the two players that have surprised him the most are Malachi Moreno and Denzel Aberdeen.

Senior outside hitter Eva Hudson clubbed 25 kills Wednesday night as No. 3 Kentucky beat Auburn 3-1 (25-20, 18-25, 25-22, 25-16) inside Historic Memorial Coliseum as UK won its 10th match in a row and remained perfect in the Southeastern Conference with a sixth league win.

Find single game tickets to the Texas Longhorns vs. Kentucky Wildcats college football Week 8 matchup on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Kroger Field.

The Wildcats have largely been depending on their running game for offensive production, with Kentucky having more combined rushing touchdowns than they do passing scores. Leading Kentucky's rushing attack is running back Seth McGowan, who has rushed for 431 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground, which is third most by a running back in the SEC.

Things weren’t easy for the Kentucky Wildcats in 2025. One year after a 46-16 record and a berth in the College World Series, Kentucky went 31-26, yet snuck in thanks to a highly competitive slate during SEC play.

The Bulldogs' strength is in their rush defense, allowing just 3.1 yards per attempt. They allowed just 13 points through their first 2 games as well. For Kentucky, its strength is running the ball, as Boley has just a 53.5% completion rate on the season. Expect that edge to go to Georgia, especially at home.

The Texas Longhorns just claimed a decisive win against the Oklahoma Sooners, and turn their attention towards a road matchup against the Kentucky Wildcats.

Saturday marks just the third-ever matchup between the Kentucky Wildcats and Texas Longhorns. The previous two took place in Austin, including last year’s 31-14 win for Steve Sakrisian‘s club. Now, they travel to Lexington for the first time in program history.