It’s the Governor’s Cup time in the Bluegrass, and whatever mess these two teams dragged with them into the final week, none of it matters now. The rivalry wipes the slate clean. Louisville’s meltdown, Kentucky’s inconsistency, angry message boards on both sides. It’s all irrelevant once the ball is kicked. This one is about the trophy and the bragging rights.
For Kentucky, it’s a shot at bowl eligibility and a chance to reclaim the Cup after last year’s embarrassment. For Louisville, it’s about stopping a freefall to end the year. The stakes are real, the hatred is real, and the Governor’s Cup doesn’t care about records, only who shows up ready to fight.