Chris Lee and Blake Lovell preview Kentucky vs. Ball State in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season in a matchup at Kroger Field in Lexington.
The Wildcats’ opener against Ball State is highly anticipated due to the debut of quarterback Devin Leary and the return of offensive coordinator Liam Coen. Meanwhile, the Cardinals face a challenging start to its season slate with games at Kentucky and Georgia in their first two matchups.
Kentucky is a 26.5-point favorite in the game and the over/under is set at 48 points, suggesting a projected final score of 37-11 in favor of the Wildcats.
Kentucky’s offense is expected to showcase explosive potential with Coen back in the mix, especially thanks to the addition of Devin Leary and Ray Davis.
As for Ball State, its offense has gained an experienced quarterback in Layne Hatcher and a productive running back in Marquez Cooper.
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