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2024 Kentucky Wildcats College Football Betting

Head coach Mark Stoops has proven to be the perfect fit at Kentucky, as evidenced by his posting the most wins and bowl games in program history. Stoops has led Kentucky to eight consecutive bowl games, a result that was once considered unfathomable at a basketball-centric school. But Kentucky fans who were once desperate for a 6-6 bowl season are now demanding more. Big Blue Nation wants an SEC championship game appearance and is frustrated that Stoops continues to fall short of the power programs of the SEC. Stoops has said that if Kentucky wants to reach the next level, it must step up with better NIL and compensation packages for players. That is why Stoops flirted with Texas A&M last December before coming back with his tail tucked between his legs after being arrogantly rejected by Aggie fans. All things considered UK should be thrilled Stoops is back.

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2024 Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview

Kentucky added weapons on both sides of the ball via the portal. This season could come down to the trenches. The offensive line struggled in 2023, and aside from Deone Walker, how good can this defensive line be? If new quarterback Brock Vandagriff gets adequate protection and lives up to his billing, the Wildcats can win eight or more games. If he struggles with a challenging schedule, the Wildcats will have to fight to earn bowl eligibility.

Head coach Mark Stoops hired Bush Hamdan from Boise State to be the Wildcats offensive coordinator after Liam Coen left for the NFL. Hamdan will have a former 5-star prospect and Georgia transfer, Brock Vandagriff, to direct an offense that is losing NFL Draft picks Devin Leary (quarterback) and Ray Davis (running back). Vandagriff never was able to find much time on the field while at Georgia. Now, the SEC will finally get to see what Vandagriff has to offer.

The running back room is highlighted by former Ohio State Buckeye DeaMonte “Chip” Trayanum, who ran for 373 yards and three touchdowns a year ago. At wide receiver, Barion Brown and Dane Key are both back for their junior seasons and form one of the best tandems in the SEC. Last season, Brown hauled in 43 passes for 539 yards and four touchdowns, while Key led the Wildcats in receiving with 42 receptions for 636 yards and six scores.

Kentucky’s defense was second in the SEC last season against the run, allowing only 113.1 yards per game on the ground. A lot of that run-stuffing comes courtesy of the big man up front, Deone Walker, who could be a top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. A year ago, Walker had 55 tackles and 7.5 sacks. The 6-foot-6, 348-pounder is a monster up front and will be a problem for opposing offenses all season.

Placekicker Alex Raynor was 10-of-11 on field goals a season ago, including 5-of-6 from 40-plus yards, and will be a true weapon. Brown will return kicks for the Wildcats again this season after leading college football with three kickoffs returned for touchdowns in 2023.

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Although best known as a basketball school, the University of Kentucky has an interesting football history. Kentucky won a national championship in 1950 and has two conference titles. It would surprise many that the late great Bear Bryant was the head coach for the only natty in school history, winning the SEC title that same year. Fran Curci was the other head coach to lead Kentucky to an SEC title.

Kentucky has had some big-time players in its history, with stars such as Lynn Bowden, Max Duffy, Josh Allen, Derek Abney, James Whalen, Tim Couch, Art Still, Sam Ball, Lou Michaels, Bob Gain, and Babe Parilli.

Other notable head coaches were Jerry Claiborne, Hal Mumme, and Rich Brooks.

Current head coach Mark Stoops has produced eight consecutive bowl seasons and two final rankings of 18th or better. Stoops has 73 career wins, the most of any Kentucky coach.

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