The Kentucky Wildcats kick off their 2022-2023 football season on Sat., Sept. 3 against Miami University. The game starts at 7 p.m. and will be televised on SEC+.

Since this is the first game of the Wildcats' highly anticipated season, we’re listing off a few key storylines + players for you to be on the lookout for.

By the numbers

No. 20 | That’s the AP Top 25 ranking the Wildcats received going into the start of the season — the highest ranking in program history.
59 | That’s how many career wins head coach Mark Stoops has as the head coach of the Wildcats. Once he wins 61 games, he’ll be the winningest football coach in UK history.

2nd | According to Preseason SEC Media Days, that’s where UK is predicted to finish the season in their division, the SEC East — right behind defending national champion Georgia.

Key players

Will Levis | QB | Senior | Will is returning this year after leading the Wildcats to the Citrus Bowl in 2021. He received lofty praise after last year’s success + is a potential top 10 overall selection for the 2023 NFL Draft.

Dane Key | WR | Freshman | This Lexington native will be looking to make his hometown proud. In 2021, he played at Frederick Douglas High School + was one of the top prospects in the state.

DeAndre Square | LB| Senior | DeAndrew is on the watch list for the Butkus Award, given to the nation’s top linebacker. You might remember him from his game-winning interception in last year’s Citrus Bowl game.
The Big Blue Wall | This is the nickname given to the Wildcats' offensive line. Last season was the fourth year in a row that the Wildcats were named finalists for the Joe Moore Award, recognizing the Most Outstanding Offensive Line Unit in college football.