Fansided · Nov 25, 2025
Kentucky doesn't get to play spoiler because Louisville imploded first
Louisville v SMU | Stacy Revere/GettyImagesThis game was supposed to mean something different this year. Jeff Brohm was coming into year 2 with huge hype. Mark Stoops got over 50 new players and vowed to be better. And then the season actually happened.
A month ago, we circled this date thinking Kentucky could play the ultimate spoiler. Louisville was 7-1, ranked, and eyeing a spot in the College Football Playoff. Derailing their dream season would have been the perfect consolation prize for a rocky year in Lexington.
Well, Kentucky didn't get the chance. Louisville beat them to the punch.
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