No. 19 Tech, No. 23 Kentucky set for Friday night exhibition

No. 19 Texas Tech is set to take on No. 23 Kentucky in an exhibition game at 6 p.m. CT on Friday at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The two nationally ranked programs will square off in the preseason matchup that allows for a competitive matchup ahead of the regular season and gives Red Raider fans their first opportunity to watch the 2026-27 team in action. SEC Network+ will broadcast the exhibition.