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Kentucky and Louisville Rivalry Game Set for November 11

10/8/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The 2025-26 schedules for Kentucky and Louisville have been announced.
The Kentucky-Louisville rivalry game is November 11 at 8 p.m. at the KFC Yum Center, on ESPN.
Kentucky opens November 4 against Nicholls; Louisville opens November 3 against South Carolina State.
Kentucky is No. 8 and Louisville No. 10 in preseason polls.

History

Historical Context

The 1983 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship marked a turning point for the University of Louisville, which defeated the University of Houston 83-81 to secure its first national title. This victory revived the long-dormant rivalry with Kentucky, which began in 1913 but had been largely inactive until the 1983 tournament. The ongoing competition continues to shape college basketball, drawing significant fan interest.

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Story summary

The 2025-26 schedules for Kentucky and Louisville have been announced.
The Kentucky-Louisville rivalry game is November 11 at 8 p.m. at the KFC Yum Center, on ESPN.
Kentucky opens November 4 against Nicholls; Louisville opens November 3 against South Carolina State.
Kentucky is No. 8 and Louisville No. 10 in preseason polls.

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