Kentucky is hoping to build off last season's success as the Wildcats play an expanded Southeastern Conference schedule featuring several Top 25 teams.

The winning culture Mark Stoops vowed to establish helped Kentucky avoid a huge falloff last year following its best season in a generation.

Already challenged to fill voids left by key departures from a 10-win 2018 bowl squad, quarterback injuries last year forced the Wildcats to move speedy receiver Lynn Bowden behind center. It worked out well with the consensus All-American's feet leading the Wildcats (8-5, 3-5 SEC) to six wins in their final eight games, including a comeback Belk Bowl win over Virginia Tech capped by one of Bowden's few touchdown passes.