SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic explains why he's higher on Kentucky in 2020 than many analysts
When SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic released his 2020 SEC power rankings on Saturday, many were surprised to see Kentucky at No. 5.
That put the Wildcats ahead of teams like Auburn, Tennessee and Texas A&M. All of those teams have high expectations for this fall.
So, what makes Cubelic so high on Kentucky? He explained his ranking to Rivals.com:
“I believe UK will have a physical advantage versus most opponents based on how this offseason has gone,” Cubelic said. “Plenty of weapons in the backfield and a vastly underrated front seven that allowed the Cats to finish fourth in pass defense nationally last year.”
Having an experienced quarterback in Terry Wilson return, along with stability in the coaching ranks under Mark Stoops, will work in the Wildcats’ favor.
Will they live up to Cubelic’s ranking? We’ll find out this fall!
I love Kentucky’s outlook this year. Hoping they have a good season.
I’m leaning in Kentucky’s direction also. The program has recruited well, especially in Ohio & now they have a real Quarterback to run the offense. What they did last year with Bowden’s running almost every play was amazing.
Cool story……I really wanna believe that. I dont though and wont till I see it lol. There are a few really great o lines in right now and imho wilson isnt the proven guy they claim him to be. He needs to figure out how to play a whole season first
He played a whole season in 2018 lmfao
Agree but if Wilson goes out again they don’t have LynnBowden to fall back on.
Hopefully Gatewood’s waiver gets approved. They will be in good shape then.
I think they are very similar to UT except I think we are deeper. Ky is improving their recruiting but the team is not loaded with highly ranked talent today. Stoops gets the most out of the players but, especially this season, depth will be critical and I kind of expect them to start strong and then fade a bit as the grueling schedule takes its toll.
UK goes 3 deep at every position. That’s how far the talent extends to. This is UKs most talented and deep team since ever
You will not be able to match up to our offensive line. They will open up holes for Eric Grey and Ty Chandler all game. You have a very solid line too, but while depth is good the talent has to be there too. Overall talent at UT has spiked since Pruitt came in. KY is still getting 3 and 4 stars at best. We will have have four former 5 stars on the O-line plus a 6th year former 4 star senior at center. Plus plenty of 4 star depth behind them. Not to mention our secondary with Bryce Thompson and Shamburger. Oh, and we have All American Too’Too’ at linebacker. I have come to respect KY over the past few years. The days of 26 wins in a row for UT are over. I just feel that we are a tad better still overall. Just like I think Auburn is just a tad better then UT. But it is the SEC and there is a reason they play the games. You never know, but I would say UT wins 8 out if 10 times.
UK is most talented on both sides of the line, in fact, they been consistently recruiting very well on both sides for quite a few years now.
Saying UK won’t match up on the line is purely naive
Short answer. No they will not live up to his expectations.