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Kentucky to face Virginia in ACC/SEC Challenge on Dec. 2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 3:17 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Kentucky to face Virginia in ACC/SEC Challenge on Dec. 2
Summary

The Kentucky Wildcats will travel to play the Virginia Cavaliers in the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge on Wednesday, Dec. 2. This matchup follows Kentucky's struggles in the event, with a record of 1-2 in previous years. Virginia, coming off a strong season with a 30-6 record, aims to challenge Kentucky, which last played against Virginia in 2002. The game is expected to feature both teams ranked in the top 25 ahead of the season.

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  • •Kentucky is 1-2 in the ACC/SEC Challenge since its inception.
  • •Virginia finished last season with a 30-6 record.
  • •Both teams are likely to be ranked in the top 25.
  • •Kentucky holds a 6-3 all-time record against Virginia.
  • •This will be their first matchup since 2002.
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  • 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky now knows their opponent in the ACC/SEC Challenge
What they're saying
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The Kentucky Wildcats now know who they will play in the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge, an annual matchup between the two conferences.

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