SEC foes meet when the No. 21 Texas Longhorns (4-2) and the Kentucky Wildcats (2-3) square off on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Kroger Field.

The Longhorns are double-digit favorites (currently -12.5) in their game against the Wildcats, with the over/under at 43.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Longhorns are -493 and the Wildcats are +372.)

Below you’ll find our preview for this this game between the Longhorns and the Wildcats, and find all of our predictions here, too!

Texas vs. Kentucky betting lines

• Spread favorite: Longhorns (-12.5)
• Moneyline: Longhorns (-493), Wildcats (+372)
• Total: 43.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo

Texas vs. Kentucky betting info and stats

Texas has a pair of wins against the spread this season (2-4-0). Texas has covered the spread once this season when favored by at least 12.5 points. Texas has put together a 4-1 record in the five games this season it has been the moneyline favorite. Kentucky, in five games with a set spread so far this season, has gone 1-4-0 against the spread. Kentucky has not covered the spread in games it was an underdog by at least 12.5 points (0-1). Kentucky is winless in the three games it has played as an underdog on the moneyline this season.

Texas vs. Kentucky recent stats and trends

Texas Longhorns

• Texas has covered the spread twice in its past three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• Texas and its opponents have hit the over in two of those games.
• The last three Texas games averaged 46.2 total points, 2.7 more points than this matchup’s point total.

Kentucky Wildcats

• Kentucky has not covered a spread (0-3) while going 2-1 overall in its last three games.
• The final combined score of the past three Kentucky games has gone over the set total each time.
• Kentucky’s last three outings have ended with an average of 48.5 points scored. That’s 5.0 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Texas vs. Kentucky key players

Texas Longhorns

• Arch Manning has been a dual threat for Texas so far this season. He has 1,317 passing yards, completing 63% of his passes and collecting 12 touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 194 yards (32.3 ypg) on 47 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
• Quintrevion Wisner has carried the ball 46 times for 185 yards (61.7 per game) and one touchdown while also racking up 56 yards through the air, scoring one time.
• Parker Livingstone’s 308 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 22 times and has collected 15 receptions and three touchdowns.
• Ryan Wingo has put together a 298-yard season so far with four touchdowns, reeling in 22 passes on 43 targets.
• DeAndre Moore Jr. has hauled in 17 catches for 240 yards, an average of 48.0 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
• Colin Simmons paces the team with 4.0 sacks, and also has 4.0 TFL and 16 tackles.
• Michael Taaffe, Texas’ top tackler, has 34 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
• Jelani McDonald leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 29 tackles and two passes defended.

Kentucky Wildcats

• Cutter Boley leads Kentucky with 627 yards on 48-of-84 passing with four touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Seth McGowan, has carried the ball 79 times for 431 yards (86.2 per game) with seven touchdowns.
• Dante Dowdell has run for 247 yards across 56 carries, scoring one touchdown.
• Kendrick Law has totaled 19 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 174 (34.8 yards per game). He’s been targeted 27 times and has one touchdown.
• Willie Rodriguez has collected 141 receiving yards (28.2 yards per game) and one touchdown on nine receptions.
• Josh Kattus has racked up 141 reciving yards (35.3 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
• Mi’Quise Grace paces the team with 2.0 sacks, and also has 3.0 TFL and 15 tackles.
• Kentucky’s tackle leader, Alex Afari, has 37 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• Ty Bryant leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 31 tackles and two passes defended.