Kentucky Football announces Week Zero games for 2027 and 2028

Kentucky Football will move two future games to Week Zero in the 2027 and 2028 seasons, enabling earlier competition. The game against Murray State is rescheduled from September 18, 2027, to August 28, 2027, while the matchup against Eastern Illinois shifts from Week 5 to August 26, 2028. This adjustment follows the NCAA's recent decision to expand the regular season to 14 weeks, allowing teams more flexibility with scheduling. These moves signal new head coach Will Stein's influence on the program ahead of the upcoming season, which kicks off on September 5 against Youngstown State.

• 12:31 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Football to play Week Zero games in the 2027 and 2028 seasons