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Kentucky is better than Louisville, CBS Sports confirms
Hopes are high for Louisville Football in Jeff Brohm’s second season as head coach. The Cardinals were just outside of the Preseason Coaches Top 25, coming in at No. 27 overall with 95 votes, ten spots ahead of Kentucky.
So, let’s give a big shoutout to CBS Sports’ David Cobb, who put the Cards back in their place today. Cobb listed the best college football teams in each state and confirmed that Kentucky, not Louisville, is tops in the Commonwealth. His reasoning? Kentucky’s stunning 38-31 upset of the No. 10 Cards last November in Louisville, which was proof that Mark Stoops still has the edge over his in-state rival.
“Louisville won 10 games in 2023 compared to Kentucky’s seven. But when the Wildcats visited the ‘Ville in the regular-season finale, they left with a 38-31 victory for their fifth straight win in the series. Jeff Brohm has the Cardinals on the rise, but Mark Stoops’ program hasn’t been usurped just yet.”
The fact that Kentucky beat Louisville despite being almost a 10-point underdog wasn’t even the wildest thing that happened on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Rumors that Stoops was taking the Texas A&M job swirled well before kickoff, but, outside of the traditional pregame scuffle, the Cats maintained their composure — even after falling behind by two scores in the first half. Barion Brown and Ray Davis were heroes in the second half, combining for four touchdowns, including Davis’ game-winner with a minute left.
Despite the drama that followed hours later, that win was glorious. Simply glorious.
You can check out the rest of Cobb’s list at CBS Sports. Feel free to put your Ls Down while you do it. The next chapter of the rivalry takes place on Saturday, November 30 at Kroger Field.
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Hardley Gilmore returns to Kentucky Football
A wide receiver from Belle Glade, Florida, Gilmore totaled 28 receptions for 313 yards and one touchdown for the Wildcats during the 2025 season. The 6-foot-1 sophomore has had a very interesting offseason as he entered the portal, flipped a commitment, and is now back in Lexington.
After the 2025 season, Gilmore committed to Louisville when he entered the transfer portal, then flipped his commitment to Baylor, and ultimately signed with the Bears. To end Gilmore’s portal saga, he’s now back in a familiar place with the Wildcats.
When the 2026 season begins, Gilmore will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Gilmore had a solid sophomore campaign with the Wildcats, appearing in all 12 games. His best game of the season came in the late-season loss against Vanderbilt. He tallied six catches for 55 yards in the game.
With Kentucky losing most of its wide receiver production from last season, this is a significant pickup, and it won’t be surprising if Gilmore is back in the starting lineup this fall.
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Kentucky vs. Texas A&M Injury Report: The usual suspects are out
As for the Aggies, the only name on the report is Mackenzie Mgbako, a one-time Kentucky target who remains out for the season after undergoing foot surgery. Texas A&M head coach Bucky McMilan said today that Mgbako will return next season, which would be a big boost for the Aggies before the offseason begins.
Kentucky vs. Texas A&M Injury Report
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Watch: Blast brings down Northern Kentucky bridge
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) – The Licking River Bridge was demolished Monday morning in a controlled blast, clearing the way for a replacement structure.
Authorities established a 1,000-foot safety perimeter, closed nearby roads and asked residents to shelter in place before the demolition. The bridge collapsed within seconds of the blast.
“Today we say goodbye to a bridge that has served Kentuckians for nearly a century and we make room for something new. A signature bridge that is safer, stronger and we make room for something new,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “This region, like the rest of the commonwealth, is evolving, it is booming, it’s economy growing every day. What we’re doing together is building our new Kentucky home.”
The Licking River Bridge is now history after crews brought it down with a controlled demolition Monday morning. (WKRC)
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Crews will begin construction on the new bridge after debris removal is complete. The replacement bridge is expected to open in the summer of 2028.
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