Kentucky Wildcats' 2026 football schedule ranked by game difficulty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 3:51 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Kentucky Wildcats have released their 2026 football schedule, with all game times announced. The schedule features a challenging lineup, avoiding top teams Texas and Georgia. Games are ranked from easiest to hardest, starting with a home opener against Youngstown State. The Wildcats also face SEC rival Alabama in a pivotal early season matchup. Overall, Coach Will Stein begins his tenure with a demanding slate, including high-stakes games against Florida and Louisville.
- •Kentucky hosts Youngstown State in the season opener.
- •SEC clash against Alabama is the highlight of the second week.
- •Key matchup against rival Louisville is set for early kickoff.
- •Games against Florida and Missouri are pivotal in SEC standings.
- 3:51 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking every game on Kentucky's 2026 football schedule by difficulty
"With all the game times announced for Kentucky's 2026 football schedule, we rank every game from easiest to hardest for the Wildcats this fall.
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