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Here's who Kentucky will face in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

The Wildcats had a topsy-turvy season but are coming off a fifth-straight win against arch rival Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Kentucky football team knows where they are headed for the postseason.

The Wildcats (7-5, 3-5) are headed to Jacksonville, Florida and will play in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Dec. 29.

They will face the ACC’s Clemson Tigers (8-4, 4-4)

Despite having five losses in six games, Kentucky upset No. 16 Louisville on their home turf and captured their fifth consecutive Governor’s Cup to close out the regular season.

Kentucky has made it to its eighth consecutive bowl game, a school record.

The TaxSlayer Gator will air on ESPN at noon.

For further information and tickets, click here for information.

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