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Ranked rivals: Where to watch Kentucky vs. Louisville today, TV channel, streaming info
Alright, folks, buckle up because tonight’s the night we’ve been waiting for. The KFC Yum! Center in Louisville is about to become the epicenter of college basketball, as the No.12 ranked Louisville Cardinals host the No. 8 Kentucky Wildcats in a rivalry that feels more like a heavyweight title fight than a regular season game.This isn't just another tick on the calendar; this is the earliest these two blue-blood programs have ever clashed, and only the third time in their 57-game history dating all the way back to 1913 that they're throwing down in November. The stakes? Sky-high.It’s the first time both squads are ranked heading into this grudge match since that legendary 78-70 overtime Kentucky win at Rupp Arena back in December 2019. You can just feel the electricity, the kind that makes you cancel your plans and plant yourself on the couch.Cardinals coach Pat Kelsey nailed it, calling it a 'big-time college game' and a 'big-time college atmosphere' where both teams are going to find out exactly what they're made of. And Wildcats coach Mark Pope? He’s just soaking in the fun and excitement that only an in-state rivalry can deliver.So, where do you catch all the action? ESPN is your home for the national broadcast, with the legendary duo of Dan Shulman and Jay Bilas on the call. If you’re cutting the cord, no worries—Fubo’s got you covered with a livestream and even a free trial to get you in the door.Tip-off is set for 8 p. m.on Tuesday, November 11, and if the early season is any indicator, we’re in for a track meet. Louisville has been absolutely scorching the nets, dropping over 100 points in each of their first two wins against South Carolina State and Jackson State.Kentucky, not to be outdone, put up a cool 107 in their victory over Valparaiso. This has all the makings of a shootout that could break the scoreboard.The oddsmakers at BetMGM seem to think so too, setting the over/under at a hefty 173. 5.They’ve got Louisville as 6. 5-point favorites, with a moneyline sitting at -250, and a predicted final score of Cardinals 85, Wildcats 81.For the radio die-hards, Paul Rogers and Bob Valvano will be calling the game on the Cardinal Sports Network, while Tom Leach and Jack Givens bring the action on the UK Sports Network. This is more than just a game; it’s a statement.For Louisville, it’s a chance to prove their high-powered offense is for real against a top-tier opponent. For Kentucky, it’s an opportunity to silence the doubters and reclaim bragging rights on the road. The narratives are writing themselves, the stars are aligning, and by the final buzzer, we’ll know which team is truly ready for the long haul ahead in what promises to be a wild college basketball season.
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