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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