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Mark Story: A plan to revolutionize the UK-U of L rivalry in a way that would rock the state of Kentucky

Kentucky and Louisville plan to play their football, men's, and women's basketball games on consecutive days in November, creating a rivalry weekend in the same city starting in 2025.
This idea builds on schedule rotations and November game dates that have occurred since 2014 and the recent shift of men's hoops to November under coaches Mark Pope and Pat Kelsey.
The plan envisions awarding the Governor’s Cup trophy to the university winning at least two of these three contests, transforming the rivalry into a more unified event and potentially galvanizing fans.
The 2025-26 men's basketball game will occur on November 11, marking the earliest meeting ever and only the third overall before December, surprising some fans and analysts.
Despite growing plausibility, the proposal faces uncertainty from conference realignments, scheduling complexities, and the need for cooperation, making its full realization uncertain.

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Mark Story: A plan to revolutionize the UK-U of L rivalry in a way that would rock the state of Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The word this week that the 2025-26 Kentucky-Louisville men’s basketball game will be played on Nov. 11 was a surprise. By calendar date, it will be far and away the earliest that the Wildcats and Cardinals have…

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