Kentucky
Kentucky vs. Auburn game glance, odds and early predictions
The Kentucky Wildcats are coming off an embarrassing performance in Gainesville on Saturday night. Their three-game win streak against the Florida Gators came to a screeching halt. Despite the loss, the Cats still have five games remaining, and each one will play a huge role in their hope to become a bowl-eligible team.
First up on the docket for Kentucky will be a return to Kroger Field and a date with the Auburn Tigers.
Hugh Freeze’s squad rolls into Lexington at 2-5 (0-4) on the season and is coming off a heartbreaking loss at Missouri on Saturday afternoon to kick off college football Saturday. What are the struggles that the BBN has talked about with their offense? Well, the Tigers really have the same problem.
After switching starting quarterbacks back and forth, Auburn will roll in with Michigan State transfer QB Payton Thorne under center. A dual-threat quarterback, Thorne is the type of player who has given the UK defense fits over the last several weeks. Just see what Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia and Florida’s DJ Lagway did to the Cats. Will Brad White’s squad have an answer this week?
However, it will be an even more important outing for this Kentucky offense. After another tough performance in The Swamp, this unit has more question marks than answers over halfway through the season. Those problems have caused a major issue overall. One thing they do well, though, is run the football. The trio of running backs have shown flashes throughout the season. As they square off with an Auburn defense that is giving up 118 yards per game, hopefully, it will be a matchup that Demie Sumo-Karngbaye, Jamarion Wilcox, and Chip Trayanum can take advantage of.
The opening line does favor the Cats as Kentucky has opened as a 3-point favorite according to DraftKings. It will be interesting to see what way the line swings over the next few days.
Saturday has become a must-win game for the Cats if they hope to reach bowl eligibility this season. Let’s see if this team can respond.
Kentucky Wildcats vs Auburn Tigers
Date & Time: Saturday, October 26th at 7:45 PM EST
Location: Kroger Field
TV: SEC Network
Stream: WatchESPN
Radio: UK Sports Network with Tom Leach and Jeff Piecoro
Rosters: UK I AU
Stats: UK I AU
Odds: FanDuel has Kentucky favored by 2.5 points with an over/under of 42.5 points.
Early Predictions: Dimers projects a 24-21 win for the Cats. TeamRankings has them winning 23-20. DRatings has Kentucky winning 25-22.
Is the mint julep overhyped? See what was said at Kentucky Derby 2026.
Courier Journal’s Keely Doll and Olivia Evans asked racegoers at the 152nd Kentucky Derby if the mint julep, a derby-staple, live up to its hype.
It’s National Mint Julep Day, a celebration of one of Kentucky’s most recognizable cocktails.
The popular bourbon drink has long been tied to Louisville and the Kentucky Derby. According to Churchill Downs, about 127,000 mint juleps are served over the two-day Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby weekend.
How to make a mint julep
Let’s Talk Derby: How to make a mint julep for the Kentucky Derby
It’s time for another ‘Let’s Talk Derby with Kathryn and Kirby’ video. Learn how to make the official drink of the Kentucky Derby: the mint julep.
How many mint juleps are served during Kentucky Derby weekend each year?
According to Churchill Downs, about 127,000 mint juleps are served over the two days of Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby weekend. This number of cocktails requires more than 10,000 bottles of bourbon, 2,250 pounds of freshly harvested mint and 475,000 pounds of ice.
The mint julep has been a traditional beverage of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby for nearly a century.
Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.
Kentucky
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The Brooklyn Nets have developed their teams through a number of strategies over the decades, and their front office has put together considerable success through the NBA draft. Many of the franchise’s best players have joined the Nets either by being selected directly in the annual draft or through trades made on that day.
Moreover, it is not only the star players who have been acquired by the Nets through the draft. Several prominent alumni have been selected by the team each offseason during this annual event, with certain colleges being more prominently represented than others. An analysis of the players from different schools reveals that both prestigious programs and smaller institutions have contributed top talent to the Nets’ roster over the years.
So without further ado, let’s take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Nets out of Kentucky State University.
Gerald Cunningham – forward
Draft year and position: fifth round (first pick, 89th overall), 1977 NBA Draft
Seasons at Kentucky State University:
Seasons played with Nets: did not make the team
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
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