KSR GAMEDAY, presented by Eckrich: No. 24 Kentucky Hosts Missouri

Adversity does not build character, it reveals it. This week the fortitude of two SEC East teams is being put to the test. The Missouri Tigers let the biggest win of the Eli Drinkwitz era slip away in the fourth quarter against LSU. Mark Stoops’ Kentucky Wildcats went on the road and took one to the chin, surrendering 51 points to the No. 1 team in college football.

The once unbeatens can turn their despair into progress by dismantling a divisional foe. Who is prepared for the ultimate test of intangibles? We’ll find out tonight at Kroger Field when Kentucky goes for its eighth win in the last nine years over Missouri.

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— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) October 14, 2023

Kentucky Football Gameday Schedule

Kentucky is celebrating Homecoming for the first home game in October, a.k.a. your first opportunity for the Keeneland-Kentucky Football Double Dip.

• 1:00: Post time in Race 1 at Keeneland
• 3:30: The KSR Pregame Show Kicks off from KSBar on 630 WLAP
• 4:30: $1 Gameday LexTran Shuttle Starts
• 5:15: The Cat Walk
• 7:37 pm: Kickoff on SEC Network

How to Watch Kentucky vs. Missouri

The Wildcats are getting the Saturday SEC Network Special for the first time in 2023. Tom Hart, Jordan Rodgers and Cole Cubelic will be on the mics for the 7:30 pm kickoff at the Kroge. If you can’t attend the game or stream the Cats, you can always listen to the Voice of the Wildcats, Tom Leach, and Jeff Piecoro.

• AM: 840 WHAS, 630 WLAP
• FM: 98.1 WBUL
• Satellite: Sirius 134 or 192

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Sign up for the Eckrich $1 Million Challenge for Teachers

Eckrich is proud to present the $1 Million Challenge for Teachers! This 2023 college football season Eckrich, in partnership with Extra Yard for Teachers and Kroger, will invite a local teacher (and true hero) onto the field at the Kentucky vs. Alabama game on November 11^th. 

The selected teacher, randomly selected from a list of nominations, will have a chance to throw a football through a target to win up to $1 million dollars in donations to fund local classroom projects and resources in their school and community. Nominate a teacher here for a chance to throw! Make sure to nominate your teacher by October 26^th. 

Kentucky vs. Missouri Gambling Angles

Kentucky is a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 50.5 at FanDuel. The Wildcats are 4-2 against the spread (ATS) this season, and Missouri is 3-3. The over is 5-1 in Missouri games and 4-2 in Kentucky games. Mark Stoops is 5-1 ATS as a field goal or less home favorite since 2019, but the underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings between these two teams.

Missouri Running Back will play vs. UK

Earlier this week, I thought it would take an act of God for Cody Schrader to play against Kentucky. That’s the way Eli Drinkwitz described the pulled quad his star running back played through against LSU and still run for 100+ yards and three touchdowns.

“I mean, remarkable — here’s no other way to say it,” Drink said with a tear in his eye. “He’ll be questionable this week at best. That is a tough injury. I would have put him in a different category but we’re talking about Cody Schrader and so I mean, if he’s breathing he’s gonna be trying to play.”

Good news for Mizzou fans: Cody Schrader is breathing. That must be why On3’s Matt Zenitz reports the Tigers’ top rusher will be playing Saturday night. Schrader is an explosive, one-cut back averaging 6.1 yards per carry this fall.

KSR+ Madness and Missouri FLASH SALE is Almost Over

We’re having a lot of fun right now over on KSBoard. This is the busiest time of the year. We call it the Crossover — the 2.5 months where football and basketball seasons overlap. We’ve never had a message board during the Crossover. It’s only just beginning and it’s already firing on all cylinders. Don’t take my word for it. Here’s what Ill Graduate Eventually shared earlier this week:

I have to be honest I was worried a lot of people wouldn’t renew after the trial period but I’m glad to see this isn’t the case. My friends aren’t as into UK sports as I am, so you all are my UK sports friends now.

From “This board is poppin” thread

Join the fun and pick up some new UK sports friends with 50% off an annual subscription. In addition to the chatter on KSBoard, you’ll receive detailed scouting reports, insider intel from the practices at the Joe Craft Center and the latest recruiting notes and nuggets.

College Football on TV

No. 1 Georgia at Vanderbilt | 12 p.m. | CBS
Indiana at No. 2 Michigan | 12 p.m. | FOX
Arkansas at No. 11 Alabama | 12 p.m. | ESPN
Iowa State at Cincinnati | 12 p.m. | FS1
Georgia Southern at James Madison | 12 p.m. | ESPN2
UMass at No. 6 Penn State | 3:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network
No. 8 Oregon at No. 7 Washington | 3:30 p.m. | ABC
Texas A&M at No. 19 Tennessee | 3:30 p.m. | CBS
No. 23 Kansas at Oklahoma State | 3:30 p.m. | FS1
Troy at Army | 3:30 p.m. | CBSSN
Florida at South Carolina | 3:30 p.m. | SEC Network
Wake Forest at Virginia Tech | 3:30 p.m. | ACC Network
BYU at TCU | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN
Illinois at Maryland | 3:30 p.m. | NBC
Iowa at Wisconsin | 4 p.m. | FOX
No. 14 Louisville at Pitt | 6:30 p.m. | CW Network
Kansas State at Texas Tech | 7 p.m. | FS1
Auburn at No. 22 LSU | 7 p.m. | ESPN
No. 10 USC at No. 21 Notre Dame | 7:30 p.m. | NBC/Peacock
No. 25 Miami (Fla.) at No. 12 North Carolina | 7:30 p.m. | ABC
No. 18 UCLA at No. 15 Oregon State | 8 p.m. | FOX
Boise State at Colorado State | 9:45 p.m. | FS1
Montana at Idaho | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN2
San Diego State at Hawai’i | 11 p.m. | CBSSN

Official Visitors in Lexington for the Big Weekend

It’s a big weekend for Kentucky football and basketball recruits. Mark Stoops’ program is hosting an offensive lineman on an official visit. Marc Nave spent the last six months committed to Ohio State. The Toledo native’s first recruiting trip since reopening his recruitment is to Kentucky for tonight’s game against Missouri.

John Calipari also brought a few big names to Lexington. Local stars dominated the scene: Travis Perry, Jasper Johnson, Malachi Moreno and Gabe Weis. A member of the 2024 class, Somto Cyril, made the trip, well as another potential future teammate, Billy Richmond. Zack Geoghegan has a complete rundown of the Friday night visitors.

Everything You Need to Know about Big Blue Madness

Big Blue Madness tipped off the 2023-24 Kentucky basketball season Friday night. The rumored “special guests” did not make it to Rupp, but there was one big name from the BBN. DeMarcus Cousins received a standing ovation from the crowd as the former Cat took the stage to introduce John Calipari.

The introductions brought a little more anticipation than usual, thanks to Zvonimir Ivisic. Although he did not suit up for the Wildcats during the scrimmage or dunk contest. That will have to wait until the Blue-White Game. The KSR crew breaks down everything that happened at Big Blue Madness and shares some slap-happy thoughts on a Rapid Reaction.

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