<p>The Texas Longhorns travel to Lexington to play against the Kentucky Wildcats in Week 8 of the 2025 season. This night game will take place at Kroger Field on October 18, 2025, with a start time of 7:00 PM Eastern. Fans can catch the game on ESPN as the Longhorns aim to improve their road record.</p> <p>Texas enters the game ranked 21st in the AP Poll with a 4-2 record. They have yet to win on the road this season. Meanwhile, Kentucky holds a 2-3 record and looks to defend their home field where they have won two of their three games. Both teams are part of the Southeastern Conference, adding an extra layer of competition to this matchup.</p> <h2>Texas Team Preview</h2> <p>The Texas Longhorns are coming off a strong win against the Oklahoma Sooners. They won the game 23-6 at the Cotton Bowl. Their defense forced three interceptions and held the Sooners to just 48 rushing yards.</p> <p>In their previous game, the Longhorns faced a loss against the Florida Gators. The game ended with a 29-21 score in favor of the Gators. The Longhorns struggled with their rushing attack, gaining only 52 yards on the ground.</p> <p>Quarterback Arch Manning leads the team with 1,054 passing yards and 10 touchdowns over six games. On the ground, Christian Clark has gained 116 rushing yards. The team will need to overcome injuries, including CJ Baxter Jr.'s questionable status due to a hamstring issue.</p> <h2>Texas vs Kentucky Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NCAA Football</li><li>Teams: Texas Longhorns vs. Kentucky Wildcats</li><li>Venue: Kroger Field in Lexington, KY</li><li>Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM</li><li>Betting Odds: Texas Moneyline -478, Kentucky Moneyline +363, Texas Spread -12.0 (-112), Kentucky Spread +12.0 (-108), Total Over 42.5 (-110), Total Under 42.5 (-110)</li></ul> <h2>Kentucky Team Preview</h2> <p>The Kentucky Wildcats have had a mixed start to the 2025 season. They have secured two wins at home but have struggled on the road. Their most recent games against Georgia and South Carolina ended in losses, with scores of 35-14 and 35-13, respectively.</p> <p>Offensively, Kentucky's passing game shows potential. Cutter Boley has 627 passing yards and 4 touchdowns over four games. The rushing attack, led by Seth McGowan, has gained 431 yards and 7 touchdowns in five games.</p> <p>The Wildcats' defense ranks well in interceptions, with 6 so far this season. However, they have faced challenges, allowing 139 points in five games. Key players like Elijah Brown and DJ Waller Jr. are questionable for upcoming games due to injuries.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the spread, Texas is favored by 12 points. Given Texas's strong defense, ranked 27th in points against, they should cover the spread. The projected score is Texas 30, Kentucky 14.</p> <p>The total is set at 42.5 points. Both teams have shown lower scoring games this season, with Kentucky's offense ranked 78th in points for. The projected total is 44, suggesting a pick on the over.</p>

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