Kentucky adds Group of 5 opponent to 2028 nonconference schedule, per report
By Adam Spencer
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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!
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
