The Wildcats played their home games at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, and competed in the East Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

They were led by eighth-year head coach Mark Stoops.

In the preseason media poll, Kentucky was predicted to finish in fourth place in the East Division.

[1] Kentucky had games scheduled against Eastern Illinois, Eastern Michigan, Kent State, and Louisville, which were all canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As of 10/16/2020, the SEC swapped two teams and the dates of when they will play the Wildcats.