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GAMEDAY: Kentucky set to host Eastern Michigan

Throw some coffee down your neck, load the tailgating equipment in the back of the truck, get your kids buckled in, and head to Kroger Field for some all-day celebration, because week two of the Kentucky football season is officially here.

Starting at 7:30 p.m. ET, your Kentucky Wildcats will take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles on SEC Network Alternate.

But what do we need to know about the matchup?

Heroes’ Day

For starters, it’s Heroes’ Day at Kroger Field today, with UK honoring all active and reserve members of the armed forces along with police, firefighters and first responders.