An early game by game look at the Kentucky Wildcats football season

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SEPTEMBER 5
LOUISIANA LAFAYETTE RAJUN CAJUNS (9-4)

You would think that the Kentucky Wildcats are at a point they can get cocky about facing a Sun Belt team but the memories of back to back losses to Western Kentucky linger and still burn.  And as fate would have it, the Wildcats face one of the best Sun Belt teams in the Rajun Cajuns, who are going for their fifth straight nine win season and looking for their fifth bowl win in a row.

However, this is still a game that Kentucky should win without a lot of trouble.  The Rajun Cajuns are looking for a new quarterback after Terrance Broadway graduated and the defense lost seven starters.  In addition, the offensive line lost their starting right guard and center.  There are a lot of holes to fill but Mark Hudspeth has recruited well and has talent, but game one is the time to face this team.

The Rajun Cajun offense will still be solid as Sun Belt Player of the Year Elijah McGuire returns.   Kentucky’s offense should put up huge numbers against the Rajun Cajuns.  There is too much at stake for Mark Stoops and company to stumble out of the gate against a team they are expected to beat.  Look for the Wildcats to open the “new” Commonwealth Stadium in style.

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