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Kentucky vs Murray State score: Live updates, highlights for college football Week 12 game
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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Body found in Ohio River in northeast Kentucky ID’d as Columbus man
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Authorities said a body recovered May 4 from the Ohio River in northeast Kentucky has been identified as a Columbus man, Dispatch news partner NBC4/WMCH-TV reported.
Lewis County Sheriff Johnny Bivens said the body has been identified as Jason D. Frisbie, 38, of Columbus. Bivens said authorities in Kentucky worked with Ohio officials to identify Frisbie this week.
Bivens said Lewis County took a call around 4:30 p.m. May 4 about a body in the river in Vanceburg, Kentucky, a few miles south of Ohio’s Shawnee State Park. Bivens said responding agencies took the body to the Kentucky State Medical Examiner’s Office.
Lewis County authorities asked for public help identifying the body. On May 9, Bivens confirmed Frisbie’s identity after working with Ohio officials and local responders.
Bivens said the death remains under investigation, and authorities did not offer information about a suspected cause.
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Two ‘dangerous’ inmates escape Kentucky detention center, sparking multi-agency manhunt across region
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Two inmates described as “dangerous” escaped Friday evening from a Kentucky detention center, prompting a multi-agency manhunt, police said.
The Morehead Police Department warned the surrounding community that two inmates had “walked away” from the Rowan County Detention Center.
Investigators said multiple law enforcement agencies are actively searching for the escapees, with Kentucky State Police leading the investigation.
“These inmates should be considered dangerous,” police said, warning the community not to approach anyone suspicious or unfamiliar.
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Two inmates described as “dangerous” escaped from a Kentucky detention center, prompting a multi-agency manhunt. (Morehead Police Department)
One of the inmates was identified as Michael Fogleman, 29, who is described as 6 feet tall and 188 pounds.
He has short or closely shaved hair and a short beard along his jawline and chin, according to police.
The second inmate was identified as James Smallwood, 52, who is listed at 6 feet 1 inch tall and about 215 pounds.
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Michael Fogleman, 29, is one of two inmates who escaped from a Kentucky detention center, police said. (Morehead Police Department)
He is described as having a medium to stocky build with gray facial hair around the mouth and chin area.
Smallwood was last seen wearing a white shirt and blue jeans and possibly a hat, police said.
James Smallwood, 52, is one of two inmates on the run after escaping from a Kentucky jail, authorities said. (Morehead Police Department)
Authorities urged residents to remain vigilant and call 911 immediately if they see anything suspicious or have information about the escapees.
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Law enforcement agencies are searching for two escaped inmates in Kentucky, authorities said. (Silas Walker/Lexington Herald-Leader/Tribune News Service)
Investigators said they will provide more information as it becomes available.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Kentucky State Police and Rowan County Detention Center for comment.
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