Kentucky’s on-field product against Louisville was poor to say the least, sending 99% of Wildcat fans home early. It even sent an injured player from the sideline to get a snack…

Yes, offensive lineman Gerald Mincey, one of Kentucky’s most expensive transfer portal additions, was seen at one of the concession stands at Kroger Field during Kentucky’s 41-14 defeat.

Gerald Mincey walked from the sideline to the concession stand mid game…

Reinvesting that NIL money back into the program.pic.twitter.com/1vCHNqavgN— Tristan Pharis (@TristanUda) November 30, 2024

Watching a 4-8 team is bad, but even worse to do on an empty stomach.

Mincey is a senior and will not be returning next season, but it is nice to see him reinvesting some money back into the program.

Vince Marrow is considered to be one of the best recruiters in college football, which is why he is often mentioned when recruiting positions come open at other schools, most recently Michigan and Michigan State. Both of these openings led to Marrow becoming one of the highest-paid non-coordinator assistants in the nation.

On Sunday evening, rumors began to swirl that Marrow may be considering taking a similar position at Louisville. While an official offer was never made public, Marrow will remain in Lexington according to Matt Jones.

With Marrow staying, as of now, the football program is still working under the assumption that Mark Stoops will be on the sideline next season for the Wildcats.

Slow Start for Cutter Boley

It was a rough start to the Kentucky-Louisville rivalry for Cutter Boley. The Cards would jump out to a 10-0 lead thanks to a Boley interception. Boly would start 1 for his first six with just nine total yards. Boley wasn’t helped much as the Kentucky offensive line struggles would continue to plague the Cats early in the first half. To close out the first half the freshman quarterback would throw another interception. The throw was in the red zone to halt a potential scoring drive for the Cats.

Louisville Dominates the Opening Half

Louisville running back Issac Brown would punish the Cats on the ground. The Cards would total 149 yards of rushing offense in the first half. The season-long woes of stopping the run proved to be worrisome yet again. Louisville would total 256 yards at the half compared to just 107 for Kentucky. The Cats were held scoreless for the first time all season going into the half.

Offensive Line play still plagues the Cats. The lack of time in the pocket allowed Louisville to win the battle in the trenches against an inferior Kentucky offensive line. The young Kentucky quarterback had an insufficient amount of time to drop back and pass. When provided time Boley did not answer the call. The freshman found himself throwing balls into tight double coverage. The Cats were unable to move the ball against a more dominant Louisville front.

Wimsatt Provides Spark in the Second Half

Gavin Wimsatt sparked the Wildcats with a much-needed boost. After a targeting call midway through the third quarter sidelined Boley, Wimsatt stepped in and led the Cats on a seven-play scoring drive. He connected with Ja’Mori Maclin in the back of the end zone. The spark faded quickly as Kentucky continued to turn the ball over, resulting in Louisville scoring. Fans found the exits early, as Kroger Field became empty as restlessness occurred.

The Cards thumped the Cats with a final score of 41 to 14. Louisville finished with 358 yards rushing on the night. Kentucky’s rush defense woes were a concern all year.

What Does the Future Hold?

Going into today’s game the future of the Kentucky program was in question. Stoops continues to feel pressure from the fanbase after a pair of lackluster seasons. The Kentucky head coach will be in interesting territory headed into next season. On top of this, former Kentucky assistant John Sumrall continues to be a trending name in national coaching searches.