Kentucky Football’s 2025 Schedule Announced with Exciting Home Slate
The University of Kentucky’s 2025 football schedule has been officially unveiled, showcasing an exciting slate of seven home games and a strong start to the season with three consecutive home matchups. The schedule, revealed Wednesday on the SEC Network, promises thrilling action for Big Blue Nation as the Wildcats navigate a mix of four nonconference and eight conference games.
Among the highlights is a Week 2 showdown with SEC rival Ole Miss, one of the marquee matchups at Kroger Field. In addition to Ole Miss, Kentucky will host Toledo, Eastern Michigan, Texas, Tennessee, Florida, and Tennessee Tech. The home schedule offers a blend of traditional SEC powerhouses and intriguing nonconference opponents, ensuring plenty of excitement for fans in Lexington.
The Wildcats will also face several challenging road tests, including back-to-back games at South Carolina and Georgia. Other away games include visits to Auburn, Vanderbilt, and archrival Louisville, adding significant weight to Kentucky’s 2025 campaign.
The full schedule is as follows:
Date |
Opponent |
Site |
Aug. 30 |
TOLEDO |
HOME |
Sept. 6 |
OLE MISS |
HOME |
Sept. 13 |
EASTERN MICHIGAN |
HOME |
Sept. 20 |
Open Date |
|
Sept. 27 |
at South Carolina |
Away |
Oct. 4 |
at Georgia |
Away |
Oct. 11 |
Open Date |
|
Oct. 18 |
TEXAS |
HOME |
Oct. 25 |
TENNESSEE |
HOME |
Nov. 1 |
at Auburn |
Away |
Nov. 8 |
FLORIDA |
HOME |
Nov. 15 |
TENNESSEE TECH |
HOME |
Nov. 22 |
at Vanderbilt |
Away |
Nov. 29 |
at Louisville |
Away |
The inclusion of powerhouse programs like Georgia and Texas, alongside key rivalries with Tennessee and Louisville, makes the 2025 season one of the most compelling in recent memory. Kentucky’s blend of nonconference and SEC matchups provides a platform for the Wildcats to prove their mettle against a variety of opponents, all while aiming for postseason contention.
With head coach Mark Stoops at the helm, the Wildcats will look to build on their recent success and make a strong push in both conference and nonconference play. For fans, the 2025 schedule offers a season packed with opportunities to witness high-stakes football in both Lexington and on the road.