Kentucky rules out Nic Anderson against Florida
The Wildcats also listed Grant Grayton, Antwan Smith and Jaden Smith as out, while Florida ruled out four players.
| Kickoff | 7:30 PM ET |
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| Venue | Kroger Field |
| Spread | Florida -4.5 |
| Total | 44.5 |
| TV | Not announced yet |
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Follow the full play-by-play and box score →No. 11 Kentucky will be without wide receiver Nic Anderson for Saturday’s game against Florida, according to the first SEC availability report released Wednesday night. Cornerback Grant Grayton, linebacker Antwan Smith and nickel Jaden Smith also are listed as out.
Anderson will miss his second game of the season after also being pulled from the South Alabama game. The fifth-year receiver, who previously played at Oklahoma and LSU, has 20 receptions for 223 yards this season. Grayton, Antwan Smith and Jaden Smith have long-term injuries.
Florida listed wide receiver Vernell Brown III, safety Bryce Thornton, linebacker Jaden Robinson and tight end Evan Chieca as out. Edge rusher Kofi Asare and defensive lineman DK Kalu are questionable.
Brown has not played since Week 4. Thornton, a starting safety with 28 tackles and three pass breakups, will miss his second game of the season. Robinson, identified as Florida’s third linebacker, will miss his third consecutive game, while Asare and Kalu are rotational defensive linemen.
The SEC’s availability-reporting policy, introduced in 2024, requires both teams to release an initial report each Wednesday before a conference game. Reports are updated nightly before a final designation is issued one hour before Saturday kickoff.
The league defines out as a 0% chance to play, doubtful as 25%, questionable as 50% and probable as 75%. Anderson’s out designation removes any uncertainty about his status, while Florida’s defensive-front rotation still depends on the final rulings for Asare and Kalu.
Why it matters
Kentucky loses a fifth-year receiver who has 20 catches for 223 yards this season. Florida will be without multiple starters, including a starting safety, with two rotational defensive linemen still questionable.
What to watch next
The availability report will be updated nightly, with final designations due one hour before Saturday’s kickoff.
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