Kentucky hosts Murray State, with both looking to end losing streaks

The Kentucky Wildcats football squad hosts Murray State on Saturday, with both teams looking to end extended losing streaks.

Kentucky (3-6) has lost four in a row since upsetting Ole Miss, including a 28-18 loss at No. 7 Tennessee two weeks ago. After a bye week, the Wildcats need to win out the rest of their schedule to become bowl eligible for a school-record ninth consecutive season.

That’s no easy feat considering No. 3 Texas and No. 22 Louisville follow Saturday's non-conference, in-state matchup.

FCS-level Murray State (1-9) looks to halt a seven-game slide under first-year coach Jody Wright, including last week’s 59-31 loss to Missouri State in Missouri Valley Conference play. 

The Racers seek their first win against an SEC opponent in 11 tries. Kentucky is 2-0 all-time in the matchup.

Murray State will wrap up the season with a visit to SIU (3-7) in Carbondale on Nov. 23.



(AP Photo Wade Payne)