LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The University of Kentucky football program unveiled its 2026 schedule Thursday, featuring seven home games as the Southeastern Conference transitions to a new nine-game conference format.

For the first time in SEC history, all teams will play nine conference games starting in 2026. Schools will alternate between four and five league home games each year, with three permanent SEC opponents playing annually from 2026-29. According to a release, the remaining six conference opponents will rotate to ensure each school faces all SEC teams at least twice during the four-year period.

Kentucky's home slate includes marquee matchups against Alabama, LSU, Vanderbilt and Florida. The Wildcats will also host non-conference games against Youngstown State, South Alabama and

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