I really liked what I saw from Kentucky last weekend in a 'trap game' spot against a solid Youngstown State team. The way they contained their QB Beau Brungard was a good test for Bama's dual-threat Keelon Russell. Both defense are solid and both teams QBs can hurt you with their arm and legs. This one feels more like a potential statement game for the Wildcats.
I'm not quite sure where this line will go but I'm grabbing +10.5 with Kentucky on the opener. The Wildcats snagged the No. 11 transfer portal class and I thought they looked much improved in Week 1 under new coach Will Stein, especially in the trenches. I know it was only one game vs. Youngstown State, but QB Kenny Minchey looks like a nice fit in Stein's offense. UK was without both starting corners and played vanilla on defense. At least one is expected back this week, and I think DC Jay Bateman brings more heat, with Alabama's Keelon Russell making his first career road start. I like Kentucky to keep this game within double digits at home.
