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Tennessee's Brent Cimaglia (42) is congratulated by Joe Doyle (47) after kicking a field goal in the first half of an NCAA college football game against UAB, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee, Kentucky look to get closer to bowl eligibility

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 08, 2019 12:10 PM EST

Kentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) drops back to pass the ball during the first half of NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Bowden, Kentucky have no trouble in rain, beat Missouri 29-7

By Keith Taylor Oct. 26, 2019 11:16 PM EDT

Missouri running back Larry Rountree III (34) celebrates with offensive lineman Trystan Colon-Castillo after Rountree scored a touchdown against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt upset Missouri 21-14. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Missouri, Kentucky look to bounce back from SEC road losses

By Keith Taylor Oct. 25, 2019 11:51 AM EDT

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) is brought down by South Carolina defensive lineman Kobe Smith (95) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 10 Georgia's line braces for Kentucky after wake-up call

By Charles Odum Oct. 18, 2019 10:35 AM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arkansas, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
South Carolina has opportunity to produce another upset

By Steve Megargee Oct. 17, 2019 04:01 AM EDT

Arkansas running back Rakeem Boyd, right, is chased down by Kentucky linebacker Kash Daniel (56) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Lynn Bowden's 3 TDs rally Kentucky past Arkansas 24-20

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 12, 2019 11:17 PM EDT

Arkansas head coach Chad Morris looks on as his team plays Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. Texas A&M won 31-27. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Kentucky, Arkansas square off looking for first SEC win

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 11, 2019 12:20 PM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Sawyer Smith (12) attempts a pass against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Defense, Dowdle lead South Carolina to 24-7 win vs. Kentucky

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 28, 2019 11:11 PM EDT

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops talks with Kentucky associate head coach Vince Marrow during warmups prior to an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Kelly Donoho)
Kentucky visits South Carolina, both teams need a win

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 27, 2019 12:05 PM EDT

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops talks with Kentucky associate head coach Vince Marrow during warmups prior to an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Kelly Donoho)
Kentucky seeks to avoid first 3-game skid since end of 2017

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 23, 2019 05:10 PM EDT

Mississippi State tight end Farrod Green (82) gets wrapped up by a Kentucky defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Kelly Donoho)
Hill Leads Mississippi State to 28-13 win over Kentucky

By R.j. Morgan Sep. 21, 2019 08:31 PM EDT

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) looks for a way past Southern Mississippi linebacker Racheem Boothe (41) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
Kentucky, Mississippi State try to rebound from close losses

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 20, 2019 08:00 AM EDT

Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks (13) reaches for extra yards ahead of Kentucky safety Jordan Griffin (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 9 Florida rallies past Kentucky 29-21 in SEC opener

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 14, 2019 11:07 PM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) is attended to by teammates after being injured on a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Kentucky and Eastern Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Sawyer Smith ready for first start as Kentucky's starting QB

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 12, 2019 03:30 PM EDT

UT Martin wide receiver Jaylon Moore, left, tries to get around Florida linebacker Jonathan Greenard during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 9 Florida visits Kentucky, seeking to avenge 2018 upset

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2019 03:07 PM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) is attended to by teammates after being injured on a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Kentucky and Eastern Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Kentucky QB Wilson out for season with knee injury

Sep. 08, 2019 06:43 PM EDT

Kentucky wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Kentucky and Eastern Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Kentucky rolls past Eastern Michigan 38-17; QB Wilson hurt

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 07, 2019 11:48 PM EDT

Smith leads Troy past Buffalo 42-32 in Dollar General Bowl

By David Brandt Dec. 22, 2018 10:42 PM EST
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Troy's offense limped through November with a handful of injuries, and a subpar game against Appalachian State in the regular-season finale cost...

Army running back Jordan Asberry (3) rushes the ball against Houston during the first half of Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
No. 22 Army routs Houston 70-14 in Armed Forces Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2018 07:09 PM EST

Troy beats Ga. Southern, remains undefeated in Sun Belt play

Nov. 10, 2018 04:33 PM EST
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Sawyer Smith hit Luke Whittemore on a 29-yard scoring strike in the third quarter to break open a close game and give Troy its 12th straight...