Big Blue Nation might need to keep a Kentucky football roster handy during the Music City Bowl on Saturday.
Gone are quarterback Will Levis, running back Chris Rodriguez and cornerback Carrington Valentine, who all opted out of the game to begin preparing for the NFL Draft. Linebacker DeAndre Square, tight ends Brenden Bates and Josh Kattus and defensive lineman Kahlil Saunders are among the players expected to miss the game due to injuries or other issues. As of bowl week, 11 Wildcats had left the team to enter the transfer portal, including tight end Keaton Upshaw, running back Kavosiey Smoke and wide receiver DeMarcus Harris.
Of the 23 offensive and defensive positions listed on the pre-Music City Bowl depth chart released Monday, only three had no changes from the final regular season depth chart.
