The road to success will be harder for UK under new nine-game Southeastern Conference schedule — but it could have been worse for the Cats.

Who will Kentucky football face in SEC games the next four seasons? The league revealed the Wildcats' opponents during a television special Tuesday.

The SEC announced the permanent opponents in football for each team in the conference over the next four seasons on Tuesday, and Kentucky's opponents are very familiar for fans. Kentucky's three permanent opponents for the next four years are Tennessee, Florida, and South Carolina.

The SEC has announced Kentucky’s permanent opponents in its new nine-game conference format. Starting in 2026, the Wildcats will face South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida every year, with the other games rotating.

The SEC revealed its new, nine-game schedule for the next four years, and Kentucky's slate is too tough to also include an annual game with

The No. 3 Kentucky volleyball team has been on a roll after knocking off rival Louisville, followed by a win over Washington.

With the SEC transitioning to a nine-game conference schedule, the league has finalized its future scheduling format.

The SEC’s rivalries are set, at least for the next four years. Kentucky's rivalries with Tennessee, Florida and South Carolina are preserved.