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HerKentucky Gridiron Report: Saturday, September 5

Happy College Football Day, y'all! If you're like me, you didn't think it would ever get here, and you've spent the past month ensuring that there is absolutely no reason to leave the couch all day! In fact, going to one of these games is the only legitimate excuse I can think of for getting off the couch!

Division I Kentucky College Football Games

University of Louisville v. #6 Auburn, 3:30 p.m. (CBS) A whole lot of Cards fans are in Atlanta this weekend for the Chick Fil-A Kickoff Classic at the Georgia Dome. Auburn comes in as a pre-season Top Ten team, but Cards fans have placed a lot of faith and funds in hopes of an upset. As of Friday night, the spread was Auburn -10, with money lines Louisville (+330) and Auburn (-420). My prediction? You'll see a whole lot of squintin' and cussin' from Petrino AND ol' Gus Malzahn. Get some chicken strips for me, traveling Cards fans.

Morehead State at James Madison, 6 p.m.  I don't reckon many Eagles fans are making the trek to Harrisonburg for this one.MSU Head Coach Rob Tenyer looks to rectify last year's 4-8 record, while JMU players are wearing helmet decals in honor of slain JMU alumna and newscaster Alison Parker

University of Kentucky v. Louisiana-Lafayette, 7 p.m. (ESPNU). It's already been a big week for the Bunning-Townes clan; here's hoping QB Patrick can keep the streak alive as the Cats take on the Ragin' Cajuns. The spread is Kentucky -17, with money lines Louisiana-Lafayette (+550) and UK (-1100). My prediction is that we'll all turn over to the Bama-Wisconsin game by halftime, Pawwwlll.

Whether you're tailgating or watching at home, here's to a great day of college ball; may your favorite team win!

{Disclaimer: Do not place wagers based on lines I've taken from the internet. Y'all have better ways to spend your paychecks.}