WATCH: Mark Stoops' final thoughts ahead of matchup with Ole Miss

Kentucky’s first road game of the season is right around the corner. In less than two days, Mark Stoops will lead his Wildcats into Oxford for a showdown against the No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels and Lane Kiffin’s high-powered offense.

After making multiple media appearances throughout the week to preview what’s in store for this weekend, Stoops stepped in front of the podium one final time following Thursday’s practice. The 12-year head coach at UK talked about playing against Ole Miss on the road in the past, the challenges his defense faces against Heisman candidate Jaxson Dart, preparing his team for the early kickoff and the rowdy environment that comes with it, and much more.

A major opportunity for Kentucky presents is about to present itself. Kickoff against the Rebels is scheduled for Saturday at noon EST on ABC. Watch/listen to everything Stoops had to say below.

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