The Louisville Cardinals face their biggest test of the young season as they prepare to host the Kentucky Wildcats in college basketball's premier rivalry matchup. #12 Louisville enters as a 3.5-point favorite against #9 Kentucky, but the early November timing raises questions about whether both teams are truly ready for this high-stakes showdown. Host Dalton Pence breaks down what's at stake for Pat Kelsey's Cardinals: bragging rights in a Kentucky-dominated rivalry, a crucial signature win for tournament seeding, and validation of Louisville's rebuild. The analysis reveals why Kelsey faces more pressure than Mark Pope, despite Kentucky's $22 million roster investment. Pence examines Kentucky's identity shift from a shooting-focused Mark Pope system to a physical, defense-first approach reminiscent of the John Calipari era, highlighting the frontcourt battle that could determine the outcome. With Louisville's backcourt strength clashing against Kentucky's interior presence, this matchup promises contrasting styles and intense competition. Tune in for the complete breakdown of how the Cardinals can secure their first rivalry win since 2020 and take another step forward in their resurgence. Title Sponsor- FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the app today. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18. SupplyHouse Join the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow and subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLouisville?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #Louisville #LouisvilleCardinals