Arkansas at Kentucky Football: Game time, TV Channel, Odds

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Rakeem Boyd #5 of the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Southwest Classic at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Rakeem Boyd #5 of the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Southwest Classic at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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Arkansas at Kentucky Game Information

The Arkansas Razorbacks will be back in action against the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, October 12, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky.

Both the Razorbacks and Wildcats head into Saturday’s contest with 2-3 records. The Wildcats opened their season with two wins over Toledo (38-24) and Eastern Michigan (38-17). However, since then, Kentucky has lost three straight SEC matchups to #7 Florida (29-21) and at Mississippi State (28-13) and South Carolina (24-7).

On the other hand, Arkansas heads into Saturday following a loss, but a game of improvement against the Texas A&M Aggies.

Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. CT

At Kroger Field this season the Wildcats are 2-1, as Arkansas holds an 0-1 road record.

TV: SEC Network

Saturday’s game between Arkansas and the Kentucky Wildcats will air on SEC Network at 6:30 p.m., and can be streamed live on the ESPN app.

Player(s) to Watch: Nick Starkel & Ben Hicks

Last week, Nick Starkel was removed from the game against Texas A&M in the second quarter after suffering a left arm injury. Ben Hicks relieved Starkel of his duties and showcased his abilities. Hicks completed 15 passes for 188 yards and 1 touchdown. Starkel will resume his role as the starting quarterback this week at Kentucky. Be on the lookout to see how well the Arkansas  offense is able to move the ball this week against the Wildcats defense.

Odds

Kentucky is a 6.5-point favorite over the Razorbacks.

Over/Under: 54

Series History

According to Winsipedia.com, in seven total matchups against each other, the Wildcats lead the series 4 wins to 3. In their latest contest in 2012, the Razorbacks hosted Kentucky and defeated the Wildcats by a whopping score of 49-7. John L. Smith was Arkansas’ head coach at the time.