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The Kentucky Wildcats, led by head coach John Calipari, secured a dominant 95-76 victory over the Louisville Cardinals in their rivalry matchup. Antonio Reeves scored a game-high 30 points, while Reed Sheppard recorded a double-double with 11 points and a career-high 11 assists. Tre Mitchell also contributed with 18 points and 12 rebounds. This win marked Calipari's 13th victory over Louisville as the head coach of Kentucky.
Oregon football has made scheduling adjustments for the next two years to maintain their annual rivalry matchup with Oregon State and achieve balance in their home game schedule. The Ducks will now play seven home games each season and have a home-and-home series with Oregon State in 2024 and 2025. The adjustments were made to accommodate Oregon's move to the Big Ten Conference in 2024. Consistency for season-ticket holders and sustaining the historic rivalry were key factors in the scheduling decisions.
No. 5 Florida State and Florida will face off in a highly anticipated rivalry matchup, with both teams dealing with injuries to their star quarterbacks. FSU needs a win to stay in the College Football Playoff race, while Florida is aiming to reach bowl eligibility. Backup quarterbacks Tate Rodemaker and Max Brown will play crucial roles in determining the outcome. Last year's game was a thrilling contest, and this year's matchup is expected to be just as intense. The prediction favors Florida, who will be motivated to spoil FSU's playoff hopes.
The rivalry matchup between No. 8 Oregon and No. 7 Washington in college football is set to be one of the biggest games of the season, with high stakes and national attention. Both teams are undefeated and boast high-powered offenses led by Heisman Trophy candidate quarterbacks. The rivalry has a long history of intense matchups, and this game is expected to elevate its national significance. The winning team will likely be in the driver's seat in the Pac-12 and the winning quarterback may gain an edge in the Heisman race.