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Kentucky Wildcats Ranked 9th, Set for Tough Season Ahead

10/23/2025

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The University of Kentucky's Kentucky Wildcats are No. 9 in both the USA Today Coaches Poll and AP Top 25.
This marks Kentucky's 60th appearance in the Coaches Poll since 1950.
Head coach Mark Pope has built a competitive roster, and the Wildcats will face No. 1 Purdue in an exhibition while playing 13 ranked opponents as the season begins November 4.

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The University of Kentucky's Kentucky Wildcats are No. 9 in both the USA Today Coaches Poll and AP Top 25.
This marks Kentucky's 60th appearance in the Coaches Poll since 1950.
Head coach Mark Pope has built a competitive roster, and the Wildcats will face No. 1 Purdue in an exhibition while playing 13 ranked opponents as the season begins November 4.