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What will be the five most challenging SEC games for Kentucky this season?

The SEC is loaded this season. Which contests will be the toughest for the Wildcats?

The SEC is the deepest it has been in quite some time. As a result of this, each team will have its share of challenges.

The Kentucky Wildcats are no different. Their SEC slate is packed with games that they cannot afford to overlook.

Which five games on the Wildcats schedule could be the toughest?

5. At Florida, Saturday, Jan. 6

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The Florida Gators are a much better team than they were last season. They played the Baylor Bears tough at a neutral site game. Kentucky will take them on in a hostile environment on a Saturday afternoon.

4. At Texas A&M, Saturday Jan. 13

COLLEGE STATION, TX - November 17, 2023 - during the game between the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles and the Texas A&M Aggies at Reed Arena in College Station, TX. Photo By Craig Bisacre/Texas A&M Athletics

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One week after the Florida game, Kentucky will take on Texas A&M in another hostile environment on a weekend. Texas A&M has played teams like FAU and Virginia close. The Aggies will have a big test against the No. 6 Houston Cougars on Dec. 16.

3. At Arkansas, Saturday Jan. 27

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El Ellis (3)

Arkansas already has a signature win under its belt. The Razorbacks upset the No. 7 Duke Bluedevils 80-75 earlier this week. Bud Walton Arena has a much-deserved reputation of being one of the toughest places to play in college basketball. Arkansas is a tough team that really thrives on its home floor.

At Auburn, Saturday Feb. 17

AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 29 - Auburn's K.D. Johnson (0) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Virginia Tech Hokies at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. Photo by Jamie Holt/Auburn Tigers

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Neville Arena has become one of the toughest places to play in all of college basketball since Bruce Pearl has taken over the Auburn program. The Tigers are a talented team and Kentucky has struggled with them on the road in their recent trips to Auburn.

At Tennessee, Saturday Mar. 9

CHAPEL HILL, NC - November 29, 2023 - Guard Santiago Vescovi #25 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the ACC/SEC Challenge game between the UNC Tar heels and the Tennessee Volunteers at Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics

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Tennessee is a tough team to beat anywhere you play them. When you play them on their home court inside Thompson-Boling Arena, it will be even tougher.

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