Most Kentucky fans aren’t expecting miracles in 2025 football. After a disastrous 4-8 season a year ago, with just one SEC win and an offense that couldn’t score more than 21 points against a single Power Five opponent, expectations are low. But even with lowered standards, Big Blue Nation simply wants to see a competent product on the field. The goal isn’t a College Football Playoff run — it’s about restoring pride and competitiveness.
That’s why Week 1 against Toledo looms so large. The Rockets are no pushover. They received AP Top 25 votes in the preseason poll, while Kentucky didn’t sniff the rankings.