Mark Stoops opened his Monday press conference with one clear message: “We know what you’re getting with Texas. It’s a very good football team, very well coached… Texas is Texas.”
For Kentucky (2-3), Friday night’s game isn’t just another SEC matchup, it’s a litmus test of toughness, pride, and program direction against the No. 21 team in the country. Pulling off the upset will require executing in these three key areas.
Key #1: Protect Cutter Boley at all costs
The freshman quarterback has shown flashes of brilliance, but he needs time to operate. Texas brings relentless pressure, boasting a defensive front that Stoops called one of the best Kentucky will face.