Kentucky adds Group of 5 opponent to 2028 nonconference schedule, per report
Kentucky has now reportedly finished up its 2028 nonconference schedule, adding a MAC foe to the slate on Monday.
Per FBSchedules.com, the Kent State Golden Flashes will head to Lexington for a Week 2 matchup during the 2028 campaign.
The game is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2028 at Kroger Field. Kentucky will pay Kent State $1.8 million for the matchup:
Kentucky adds Kent State to 2028 football schedulehttps://t.co/3A3pD7IpAE pic.twitter.com/6PyvldELTe
— FBSchedules.com (@FBSchedules) January 9, 2023
Kentucky will open the 2028 season on the road at Toledo. Week 2 will see Kent State visit Lexington. The Wildcats will also play Eastern Illinois and rival Louisville during their 2028 nonconference slate.
Can Kentucky go 4-0 with that nonconference schedule? We’ll see where the Wildcats are at as a program in a few years!