The penultimate week of the regular season also marks Texas’ final home game. Kentucky will make its way to Austin as the Longhorns look to make a run at an SEC title, and the early point spread has been released.

Texas opened as a 20.5-point favorite over Kentucky, according to FanDuel. The over-under also opened at 46.5.

Fresh off a big win over Florida, Texas renewed an old Southwest Conference rivalry in Week 12. The Longhorns headed to Arkansas, and it looked like it was going to be close in the second half. However, Texas got a big score and a timely turnover to defeat the Razorbacks and stay atop the SEC standings heading into Week 13.

As for Kentucky, the Wildcats took a break from conference play and welcomed Murray State to Kroger Field. UK was firing on all cylinders en route to the resounding victory to improve to 4-6 entering the matchup against Texas.

Kentucky and Texas will square off Nov. 23 at 3:30 p.m. ET. Here’s how to watch the Week 13 matchup as the regular season winds down.

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Time: Nov. 23, 3:30 p.m. ET
Channel: ABC, FuboTV (streaming)
Location: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas

Texas was in control through the first half against Arkansas, but the Razorbacks responded well. They got a touchdown from Ja’Quinden Jackson and a field goal to cut the Longhorns’ lead to 13-10 as they searched for an upset.

But Texas put together an efficient touchdown drive to regain control and eventually come away with the victory. It was the type of game Steve Sarkisian expected, and he praised his team’s performance to fight off the second-half charge.

“It was just one of those days they were going to make us earn it,” Sarkisian told ABC’s Katie George after the 20-10 victory. “We weren’t going to get many chunk plays, so we had to be really efficient. I thought that was a really efficient drive on the ground, hitting a couple passes. Great catch by Golden for the touchdown.”

JASPER, Ind. – A search for a Kentucky man wanted on multiple felony warrants led to the arrest of three people in Indiana, including the man, Indiana State Police said.

On Wednesday, Nov. 13, an Indiana state trooper received a tip that Kevin Henning, 41, wanted on multiple felony warrants in Kentucky, was living in Grandview, Ind., with Letisha Cook, 31.

Police spotted Cook’s vehicle in a Walmart parking lot the following day.

Officers spoke with the driver, 29-year-old Michael Bickett, of Kentucky. Henning and Cook were not at the scene.

While speaking with Bickett, police said they searched the vehicle after recognizing “signs of criminal activity” and found 72 grams of methamphetamine and 61 grams of suspected marijuana. 

Bickett was arrested and taken to the Dubois County Jail, where he remains held on bond.

Hours later, the Spencer County Sheriff’s Office saw Henning leave Cook’s home and get into a vehicle.

Officers stopped the vehicle on State Road 66 in Grandview, where both Henning and Cook were arrested without incident.

Police said they found suspected methamphetamine during a search of the vehicle. Both are being held on bond at the Spencer County Jail. 

The following charges were filed against Bickett, Henning and Cook: 

• Michael BickettDealing methamphetamine, a Level 2 felonyPossession of methamphetamine, a Level 3 felonyDealing marijuana, a Level 6 felonyMaintaining a common nuisancePossession of marijuana, a Class A misdemeanorPossession of paraphernalia, a Class C misdemeanor
• Dealing methamphetamine, a Level 2 felony
• Possession of methamphetamine, a Level 3 felony
• Dealing marijuana, a Level 6 felony
• Maintaining a common nuisance
• Possession of marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor
• Possession of paraphernalia, a Class C misdemeanor
• Kevin HenningParole and Kentucky warrants – feloniesPossession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felonyPossession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanorPosssession of paraphernalia, a Class C misdemeanor
• Parole and Kentucky warrants – felonies
• Possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony
• Possession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor
• Posssession of paraphernalia, a Class C misdemeanor
• Letisha CookPossession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felonyPossession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanorPossession of paraphernalia, a Class C msdemeanor
• Possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony
• Possession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor
• Possession of paraphernalia, a Class C msdemeanor

LEXINGTON — Jody Wright has worked as an assistant at Alabama. And in the NFL.

But his first season as a head coach hasn’t been one for the record books. His Murray State squad is 1-9 this fall entering today’s game at Kentucky.

“I know he’s not having the year that he wants,” UK coach Mark Stoops said. “It’s his first year there. He has work to do, but he’s been in player personnel at some of the best places in the country. He’s coached with some great coaches. He knows what he’s doing.

“He’s a good football coach, and he will build that program the right way.”

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While Wright continues plugging away, one thing is certain: The Wildcats should be able to name their score today against a foe that ranks near the bottom of the FCS in numerous offensive and defensive categories.

So whether Brock Vandagriff is healthy enough to start at quarterback — or Kentucky turns to backup Gavin Wimsatt or true freshman Cutter Boley — today should not be much more than a glorified scrimmage for the hosts.

We’ll see if the game plays out as expected this afternoon, when the Wildcats welcome the Racers to Kroger Field.

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 16
• Time: 1:30 p.m.
• Location: Kroger Field; Lexington

• TV channel: N/A
• Streaming: SEC Network+ (subscribe today)
• Radio: UK Sports Network (840 AM in Louisville; 630 AM and 98.1 FM in Lexington)

Kentucky vs. Murray State will be streamed live on SEC Network+. Richard Cross and Charles Arbuckle will call the game from the booth at Kroger Field. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+, which requires a subscription.

Kentucky 56, Murray State 0: Even so little going right for Kentucky, Murray State doesn’t have the caliber of player, offensively or defensively, to make the hosts sweat an upset in this one. The Wildcats snap a four-game losing streak in dominant fashion as they try to close the regular season with three straight wins and ensure a bowl berth is awaiting them for the ninth consecutive year.

Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of today:

• Spread: Kentucky is a 16 ½-point road underdog
• Over/under: 45 ½
• Moneyline: Kentucky, +550; Tennessee, -800

Thirteen Kentucky players sat out the team’s most recent game, a 28-18 loss at Tennessee on Nov. 2.

That baker’s dozen of injured players included:

The high is 59 degrees with partly cloudy skies and no chance of rain in the forecast.

Record: 3-6

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• Aug. 29: Missouri ∣ SCORE: Missouri 51, Murray State 0
• Sept. 7: Butler ∣ SCORE: Butler 19, Murray State 17
• Sept. 14: Mississippi Valley State ∣ SCORE: Murray State 59, Mississippi Valley State 8
• Sept. 28: at North Dakota ∣ SCORE: North Dakota 72, Murray State 35
• Oct. 5: South Dakota ∣ SCORE: South Dakota 59, Murray State 0
• Oct. 12: at Indiana State ∣ SCORE: Indiana State 31, Murray State 27
• Oct. 19: Illinois State ∣ SCORE: Illinois State 40, Murray State 32
• Oct. 26: North Dakota State ∣ SCORE: North Dakota State 59, Murray State 6
• Nov. 2: South Dakota State ∣ SCORE: South Dakota State 52, Murray State 6
• Nov. 9: Missouri State ∣ SCORE: Missouri State 59, Murray State 31
• Nov. 16: at Kentucky ∣ 1:30 p.m.
• Nov. 23: at Southern Illinois ∣ 1 p.m.

Record: 1-9

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