Kentucky is looking to bounce back from a 4-8 season in 2024. The Wildcats project to be a strong defensive team in 2025, and while they may not be SEC contenders, this team is two touchdowns better than Toledo. There is some danger of Kentucky looking ahead to Ole Miss next week, but Mark Stoops is a solid coach, and I expect the Wildcats to notch a double-digit season opening win.

Mark Stoops enters his 13th year at Kentucky, and while the offense may be a slow starter this year, the defense returns four starters and will be the focal point of the Wildcats again this year. Their defense is their offense. Only 22 points allowed per game last year playing in the SEC. They play their first three games at home, and they need to get ready for Ole Miss next week by handling Toledo this week. They come off a 4-8 record from last season, but they were better than that record indicates. I expect the defense not to give Toledo much. Under is the bet.