Kentucky Wildcats aim for College Football Playoff following strong season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 12:13 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
The Kentucky Wildcats are positioned among the top 12 teams in the nation, boosting their chances of making the College Football Playoff for the first time. With a current record of one loss, the Wildcats' only setback came against Alabama. ESPN columnists predict Kentucky could secure a playoff spot, with rankings placing them between No. 5 and No. 8. Upcoming challenges include a game against Tennessee, where a strong performance could enhance their playoff positioning. Kentucky holds a 52.2% chance of making the playoffs, according to ESPN’s FPI.
- •Kentucky has one loss this season, against Alabama.
- •ESPN ranks Kentucky between No. 5 and No. 8 for playoffs.
- •Kentucky faces No. 16 Tennessee next weekend.
- •The Wildcats control their playoff destiny with remaining opponents.
- •ESPN's FPI gives Kentucky a 52.2% chance to make playoffs.
- 12:13 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN columnist has uplifting CFP outcome for Kentucky Wildcats
"The Kentucky Wildcats are among the 12 best teams in the country, and not many fans even thought that'd be the case in early November.
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