When Rich Brooks took Kentucky to its third straight bowl game in 2008, he became only the second coach in Kentucky football history to accomplish that feat behind the great Bear Bryant.

Like the previous years, Kentucky will have its work cut out for them if they want to go bowling this season as well. They have found a way the past three years, so this year should not be any different.

Kentucky will most likely have all the chips on the table, ready to go all in. Ready to take that next step and insure there mark in the history of Kentucky annuals.

Kentucky Wildcats 2009 schedule:

Saturday, September 5: Miami (Ohio)

• Series: Kentucky leads 6-4-1
• Where: Paul Brown Stadium
• 2008 record: 2-10
• Starters lost: 10
• Returning starters: 11
• Player to watch: Daniel Raudabaugh, QB

It marks the first time in years that Kentucky has not started the first game of the year at home. It should have the home field feel to the game being so close to Lexington.

Kentucky should not have a problem taking care of the Redhawks. The defense will stop Miami from ever getting started. The question here is: Mike Hartline.

If Hartline doesn't seem to be moving the ball against a defense that lost six starters, then he won't be able to do much. If this happens, look for Brooks to make a switch at some time and put in one of his studs behind center.

Kentucky 27-10

Saturday, September 19: Louisville

• Series: Kentucky leads 12-9
• Where: Commonwealth Stadium
• 2008 record: 5-7
• Starters lost: 11
• Returning starters: 17
• Player to watch: Victor Anderson, RB

In the past years, the winner has gone on to a bowl game. The loser has endured a long season. This rival game means everything to the state of Kentucky.

Look for it to be closer then it was last year when Kentucky won 27-2. The cats will have the upper hand on the cards again this year as Kragthorpe goes win less against Kentucky in his tenure.

Kentucky 28-17

Saturday, September 26: Florida

• Series: Florida leads 42-17
• Where: Commonwealth Stadium
• 2008 record: 13-1
• Starters lost: 4
• Returning starters: 18
• Player to watch: Tim Tebow, QB

Florida has owned and will own Kentucky again in 2009. Kentucky has yet to gain the talent needed to keep up with the Gators. The losing streak continues.

Florida 45-13

Saturday, October 3: Alabama

• Series: Alabama leads 34-2-1
• Where: Commonwealth Stadium
• 2008 record: 12-2
• Starters lost: 9
• Returning starters: 13
• Player to watch: Julio Jones, WR

Kentucky kept it close last year, proving that they could play with the crimson tide. Only a field goal keep Kentucky away.

It will be another hard task for Kentucky to win against a defense that lost only two players from last year. The good thing is that 'Bama lost seven on the offense side of the ball.

Could be a upset if everything goes Kentucky's way, but as of now: Alabama 17-7

Saturday, October 10: South Carolina

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