Florida football: UF vs. Kentucky Week 2 matchup preview
Florida Gators beat writer Kevin Brockway, Sun columnist David Whitley and Kentucky football win writer Brett Dawson anticipate the UF-UK matchup.
Kevin Brockway, David Whitley and Brett Dawson, Gator Sports
The Billy Napier era is off to a roaring start. The Florida Gators won a thriller in their 2022 season opener, beating No. 8 Utah behind a stellar day from quarterback Anthony Richardson.
The 29-26 victory catapulted Florida into the Top 25. Now at No. 19, the Gators prepare to face their second consecutive ranked opponent to start the season: the No. 20 Kentucky Wildcats.
The Swamp was buzzing with a record crowd to open the season when the Gators stunned the Utes thanks to Amari Burney’s late interception in the end zone. Richardson had three rushing touchdowns and was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week.
The United Kingdom had it easier in their first game, beating Miami (Ohio) 37-13. The victory was the 60th in Lexington for trainer Mark Stoops, surpassing the legendary Paul “Bear” Bryant for the most in program history. The Wildcats are led by quarterback Will Levis, who, like Richardson, was on the preseason Maxwell Award watch list.
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Where and when will the Florida Gators play the Kentucky Wildcats?
Where: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Florida
When: 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 10
How can I watch Florida vs. Kentucky football on TV, streaming?
TV: ESPN (channel 206 on DirecTV, channel 140 on Dish Network), YouTube TV (2-week free trial), Hulu + Live TV (7-day free trial), fuboTV (7-day free trial)
Announcers: Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), Katie George (reporter)
Live broadcast: WatchESPN (requires cable provider), ESPN+ ($9.99 per month), and the ESPN app
How can I listen to Florida vs. UK on the radio?
Radio: Gator IMG Sports Network (98.1 FM/850 AM WRUF), ESPN Radio Network, SiriusXM (Channel 81)
Gator IMG Sports Network announcers: Sean Kelley (play-by-play), Shane Matthews (analyst), Tate Casey (reporter)
ESPN National Broadcasters: Gator IMG Sports Network Broadcasters: Sean Kelley (play-by-play), Shane Matthews (analyst), Tate Casey (reporter) (play-by-play), Shane Matthews (analyst), Tate Casey (reporter)
Radio online: WRUF.com, FloridaGators.com, Varsity App, TuneIn, SiriusXM.com (Channel 961)
What is the most recent betting line for Florida vs. Kentucky?
Florida is a 5.5-point favorite over Kentucky, according to Oddsshark.com, a betting odds aggregator. The over-under is 52.5 points.
