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The season opener on August 31 will see the Wildcats face off against Southern Miss of the Sun Belt Conference. In week four, Ohio from the Mid-American Conference will visit Lexington. Other notable home games include Vanderbilt on October 12, Auburn on October 26, Murray State on November 16, and the regular-season finale against Louisville on November 30.

The second year under coach Jeff Brohm will kick off on August 31 when the Cardinals host Austin Peay, marking the first home opener in August for the school since 2008. They will remain at home the following week against Jacksonville State, a team that secured a bowl berth in their first season as FBS and Conference USA members.

Farrier, a junior transfer from UAB, played in 28 career games with the Blazers, recording 28 catches for 377 yards and two touchdowns. With two seasons of eligibility remaining, Farrier is expected to bring depth and experience to Kentucky’s receiving corps. Coming out of Franklin County High School in Frankfort, Kentucky, Farrier was considered a three-star prospect and played both receiver and defensive back in high school.

Upon receiving the news of his induction, Couch expressed his gratitude and excitement saying, “I’m honored and humbled. This is an unbelievable honor, I’m blown away by it. I’m really excited for the celebration this year, representing Kentucky and doing my best to do that.”

Brohm acknowledged that his team had some chances in the second half to convert plays and get back in the game, but they were unable to make it work. He also mentioned that all three segments of the team – defense, offense, and special teams – were beaten by USC, and that is ultimately why they lost.

Once the game begins, don’t miss a second of the action as Tom Leach, Jeff Piecoro, and Dick Gabriel bring you live coverage of the Kentucky vs Clemson matchup. The radio coverage, presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance, will keep you locked in and provide all the play-by-play commentary you need.

This was Louisville’s first appearance in the Holiday Bowl and their first matchup against Southern California. Unfortunately, they were unable to secure the victory. The team’s neutral site game record now stands at 17-17-1.

In addition to the All-America honors, several Wildcats were named to the Phil Steele All-SEC team. Running back Ray Davis, defensive lineman Deone Walker, kick returner Barion Brown, and offensive linemen Marques Cox and Eli Cox were all recognized for their outstanding performances this season. Linebacker D’Eryk Jackson also received recognition from Pro Football Focus as a member of the All-SEC first team.

The Wildcats will kick off their season with four consecutive home games at Kroger Field. They will face SEC opponents South Carolina and Georgia during this stretch. The schedule also features home games against Southern Miss, Ohio, Vanderbilt, Auburn, Murray State, and in-state rival Louisville.

Brown, a sophomore from Nashville, led the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and ranked second in the nation with an impressive 31.7 yards per kickoff return. He was the only player in the SEC, and one of five in the nation, to score two kickoff return touchdowns in the 2023 season. Brown’s remarkable achievements tied Kentucky records for most kickoff return touchdowns in both a season and a career.