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LSU vs. Kentucky: Dangerous Offense, Vulnerable Defense and Plenty of Familiar Faces

Kentucky is 4-1 under Will Stein, with an efficient quarterback, a dangerous rushing attack and several former Tigers. But defensive struggles give Lane Kiffin's LSU offense opportunities to exploit Saturday in Lexington.
October 9, 2026
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Kentucky enters Saturday's matchup with LSU as one of the more intriguing teams in the SEC through the first five games of the Will Stein era.

The Wildcats are 4-1, with their only loss coming against Alabama, and have already picked up conference wins over Texas A&M and South Carolina. Most recently, Kentucky erased a 17-point deficit to beat the Gamecocks 35-34 in overtime, continuing an encouraging start under its first-year head coach.

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