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3 critical fixes Kentucky football better have made during the bye week

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The season isn't lost, but the margin for error is gone. The work done this week will determine the fate of the next nine games.

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) makes a throw during the game against Eastern Michigan at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. | Matt Stone/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The bye week couldn't have come at a better time for a Kentucky football team still searching for its identity. After a 2-1 start filled with inconsistent play on both sides of the ball, this week off provided a crucial opportunity to self-scout, reset, and fix the glaring issues that could derail their SEC season before it truly begins.