SEC preview: Is Alabama still considered the favorite? (2:26)
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2020 Schedule
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EMU-Kentucky opener moved up to avoid Derby
Eastern Michigan-Kentucky will now play Sept. 3, avoiding a conflict with the rescheduled 146th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Jarmon gains perspective during fight against COVID-19 (4:58)
SEC will hold football media days virtually
The SEC will hold a virtual football media days instead of its annual in-person event this year as the sport continues to feel the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
How a Kentucky football coach and linebacker fought cancer together
Kentucky offensive line coach John Schlarman and linebacker Josh Paschal found out they had cancer within days of each other in 2018. Ever since, they've helped each other fight.
Kentucky LB Oats hospitalized for non-virus issue
Kentucky LB Chris Oats, who is projected as a starter after making 46 tackles last season, has been hospitalized for an issue not related to the coronavirus.
Game ball for Kentucky stunning Florida in 2018 goes to assistant coach battling with cancer (1:06)
Kentucky cheerleading alumni back fired coaches
Former Kentucky cheerleaders have issued a statement saying Kentucky was wrong to fire its coaching staff and adviser and that questioning their integrity and oversight was "insulting" and "absurd."
UK fires cheerleading staff for 'lack of oversight'
Kentucky has dismissed the coaching staff and the adviser of its powerhouse cheerleading squad following a three-month internal investigation that revealed a "lack of oversight" by those in charge and a "culture" of hazing, public nudity and alcohol use.
Former Kentucky football player stars on a new team (5:44)
The 25 most important games in college football's spread revolution
Mayfield vs. Mahomes. Drew Brees' 83-pass game at Purdue. West Virginia hanging 70 on Clemson. From BYU-SMU in 1980 to LSU-Alabama in 2019, these are the games that changed college football.
How the spread offense conquered college football, from Hal Mumme to Joe Burrow
When LSU won the national title, it became official. There was no longer a "spread offense revolution"; the spread had won and it's just what football is now. Here's how we got here and what could be coming next.
Doering chooses Bowden Jr. as favorite pick (1:25)
SEC commish: League unity not needed in 2020
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey hopes for unity among the FBS conferences when it comes time to resume football activities, but he acknowledged that "there is room for different conferences to make different decisions."
The impressive reinvention of Kentucky's Bowden Jr. (3:20)
Logan Stenberg's NFL draft profile (0:51)
Lynn Bowden Jr.'s NFL draft profile (0:54)
How Lynn Bowden became one of the NFL draft's most intriguing players
The NFL was already interested in Kentucky's Lynn Bowden, but his move to quarterback made teams see him in a whole new light.
Logan Stenberg's NFL draft profile (0:51)
Lynn Bowden Jr.'s NFL draft profile (0:54)
How a lost spring football season will be felt across the country
Questions about eligibility, learning new playbooks and team chemistry are just a few of the ripple effects teams are facing.
Bowden says he's ready to showcase his talent for teams (2:46)
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2019 SEC Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Florida | 6-2 | 11-2 |
| Tennessee | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Kentucky | 3-5 | 8-5 |
| Missouri | 3-5 | 6-6 |
| South Carolina | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Vanderbilt | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| LSU | 8-0 | 15-0 |
| Alabama | 6-2 | 11-2 |
| Auburn | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Texas A&M | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| Mississippi State | 3-5 | 6-7 |
| Ole Miss | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Arkansas | 0-8 | 2-10 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards113.7127th
Rushing Yards278.84th
Points For29.4153rd
Points Against18.4119th
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekel Crowdus Jr. | WR | Committed | 83 |
| Martez Thrower | OLB | Committed | 79 |
| Chauncey Magwood | WR | Committed | 78 |
| Christian Lewis | WR | Committed | 77 |
| Paul Rodriguez | OT | Committed | 76 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | M. Duffy | Ray Guy Award |
| 2019 | L. Bowden Jr. | Paul Hornung Award |
| 2018 | J. Allen | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2018 | J. Allen | Bronko Nagurski Award |
| 2018 | J. Allen | Lott IMPACT Trophy |