GRR: University of Kentucky
Kentucky and Clemson won relatively comfortably in their SCRC semifinals to set up next weekend's final.
The Wildcats defeated a hard-nosed South Carolina side 29-15.
In a battle of two of the top D1AA teams in NCR, Kentucky defeated Tennessee 37-23 in SCRC action.
It was a good showing for Kentucky, a team looking to repeat as NCR D1AA champions.But Head Coach Sam Enari would like to see more.
A late penalty goal and a follow-up try secured a 27-18 victory for Kentucky over Marian Friday night.
Men's D1-level games this weekend were punctuated by non-conference games of differing levels of importance.
Some of the games this week were modified games or scrimmages, but we also had full-on games that served as preseason warmups. But what is additionally worth noting is these games cross conference boundaries, giving fans an idea of where those conferences sit competitively.
Kentucky secured the 2023 NCR D1AA title with an impressive showing Saturday in Houston, defeating Louisville 43-26.
Kentucky was in command into the final 20 minutes before a stirring Louisville comeback caused some frazzled nerves, but in the end playing fast, controlling the field position, and being tenacious on defense put the Wildcats in position to lift the trophy.