Now ranked eighth in the latest AP college football poll, the Kentucky Wildcats play host to the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington. UK is 3-0 on the season. NIU is 1-2. ESPN2 has the 7 p.m. telecast. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Eddie Carifio of the DeKalb Daily Chronicle/Friday Night drive about Northern Illinois and Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.
Kentucky’s offensive line protects quarterback Will Levis (7) during the Wildcats’ win over Youngstown State last week. Brian Simms bsimms@herald-leader.com
Jon Hale is the University of Kentucky football beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. He joined the Herald-Leader in 2022 but has covered UK athletics for more than 10 years. Hale was named the 2021 Kentucky Sportswriter of the Year.Support my work with a digital subscription
John Clay is a sports columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader. A native of Central Kentucky, he covered UK football from 1987 until being named sports columnist in 2000. He has covered 20 Final Fours and 42 consecutive Kentucky Derbys.Support my work with a digital subscription
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