Who would have thought this was possible three weeks ago? After a disastrous 10-game SEC home losing streak and a 0-5 conference record, Kentucky football is now on a three-game heater and sits just one win away from bowl eligibility.
Thanks to a softer back-end schedule, the Cats have generated real momentum.
The SEC is loaded with 10 bowl-eligible teams already, with Kentucky, Mississippi State, and Auburn all fighting for the final spots. Florida, South Carolina, and Arkansas are all officially eliminated unless special circumstances arise.
So, where does that leave the Cats? Assuming they get that sixth win, here are our latest projections for the entire conference.