The Longhorns will play the Wildcats on Saturday, October 18th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Kroger Field. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between Texas and Kentucky taking place at Kroger Field. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Texas has a 96.33 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Kentucky is 92.00.
- Away Texas - Heading into Week 8, Texas currently has a 0-2 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the SEC Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Kentucky - Kentucky has a 2-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 8 matchup, they rank 4th in the SEC Conference for home team wins. Like the Texas away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Texas ranks 11th (171) in the SEC Conference, with Kentucky currently ranking 15th (122) for points scored in the SEC Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, Texas stands 13th (66) in the SEC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Kentucky sits at 3rd (139) in the SEC Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - Texas has a 4-2 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Kentucky currently 2-3 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild showdown as Texas takes on Kentucky in a crucial Week 8 matchup.
The game will be held at the electrifying Kroger Field, where tensions will run high.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Texas holds the edge with a score of 96.33.
Texas boasts a 4-2 record while Kentucky sits at 2-3 heading into this clash.
Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM and make sure to review this game's prop bets. Compare the odds below.
Best Longhorns at Wildcats Odds
| Underdog Kentucky | Favorite Texas |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Kentucky | Favorite Texas |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Texas is a -11.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Kentucky is a +11.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 42.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 42.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Texas is a -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Kentucky is a +350 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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Texas
Kentucky
10/18/25 7:00pm EDT | -11.5 -115+11.5 -105 |
Underdog Kentucky - Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +11.5 Kentucky underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.
Favorite Texas - Texas bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -11.5 Texas favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Texas at Kentucky Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Texas
Kentucky
10/18/25 7:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 13 | Kentucky vs Texas Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 | TEX 31, UK 14 DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium | Texas by 17 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Texas | 1-1 | 0.500 | 4 | 2 | 171 | 66 | 3-0 | 0-2 | W1 |
| Kentucky | 0-3 | 0.000 | 2 | 3 | 122 | 139 | 2-1 | 0-2 | L2 |
Texas & Kentucky Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Texas Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Texas | +1600 Bet |
No NCAA College Football Championship TM Kentucky YR: futures available
Texas & Kentucky Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Texas vs Ohio State | OSU 14, TEX 7 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | San Jose State vs Texas | TEX 38, SJSU 7 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | UTEP vs Texas | TEX 27, UTEP 10 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Sam Houston State vs Texas | TEX 55, SHSU 0 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Texas vs Florida | FLA 29, TEX 21 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Oklahoma vs Texas | TEX 23, OU 6 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Texas vs Kentucky | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Texas vs Mississippi State | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Vanderbilt vs Texas | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 12 | Texas vs Georgia | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Arkansas vs Texas | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Texas A&M vs Texas | Friday, November 28th, 2025 7:30 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Toledo vs Kentucky | UK 24, TOL 16 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Ole Miss vs Kentucky | MISS 30, UK 23 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Eastern Michigan vs Kentucky | UK 48, EMU 23 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Kentucky vs South Carolina | SC 35, UK 13 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Kentucky vs Georgia | UGA 35, UK 14 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Texas vs Kentucky | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Tennessee vs Kentucky | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 7:45 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Kentucky vs Auburn | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Florida vs Kentucky | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Tennessee Tech vs Kentucky | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 1:30 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Kentucky vs Vanderbilt | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Kentucky vs Louisville | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Texas vs Kentucky College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Texas vs Kentucky Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Texas vs Kentucky Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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