No. 17 Kentucky tries to reach 9 wins for 1st time since '77

Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) rolls out of the pocket to run with the ball as Louisville tight end Micky Crum (83) blocks, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen (41) pressures Middle Tennessee quarterback Brent Stockstill (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

Kentucky running back Benny Snell Jr. (26) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)