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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 game will be broadcast on SEC Network+, with Jeff Piecoro and Christi Thomas providing commentary. Fans can also tune in to the play-by-play on UK Sports Network and 630 AM WLAP, with Darren Headrick serving as the voice of the Wildcats.

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.

The University of Kentucky’s commitment to academic success is evident in the fact that this year’s graduating class brings the total number of athletes who have received their degrees to 168. This makes 2023 the most successful calendar year for graduates in the history of UK Athletics.

The SEC home schedule for the 2023-24 season will be hosted at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets for the upcoming SEC home schedule.

UK currently holds the upper hand in the rivalry, leading UofL with a 34-24 record in their 59 previous meetings. However, Louisville has emerged victorious in their last six encounters. Kentucky will be looking to end this losing streak and get back in the win column after suffering a 76-57 defeat against Minnesota in their last game.

Junior Logan Coles made history for UK by setting a new school record in the weight throw, with a distance of 68’04.50”/20.84 meters. Coles surpassed the previous record set in 2017 by David Cline.

Standing at 5-10 and weighing 216 pounds, Davis, a graduate transfer from San Francisco, had an impressive season. He accumulated 1,066 yards on 186 carries, scoring 13 touchdowns rushing. Additionally, he had 317 yards on 29 catches with a remarkable seven touchdowns receiving. Davis concluded the regular season as the program’s record holder for single-season touchdowns (20) and scoring (120 points), and he leads the SEC in both categories. Furthermore, he currently ranks 13th on the program’s list for single-season rushing yards with 1,066.

All UK employees are in for a treat as they can enjoy free entry for themselves and bring along one guest simply by showing their UKID at the door. But wait, there’s more! The first 50 staff members who present their UKID at the designated table inside the main entrance will receive a complimentary UK Athletics cup.

The meet will begin at noon ET with the women’s pentathlon 60-meter hurdles and will continue throughout the day with various track and field events. Notable athletes returning for the Wildcats include Keaton Daniel, the SEC Indoor and Outdoor Pole Vault champion, and All-Americans Luke Brown and Kennedy Lightner. The team has also added several transfers and freshmen to their roster.