In a game billed as Music City Madness, Gonzaga heads to Nashville for a high-stakes showdown with Kentucky as both programs try to reset after early-season turbulence.
Gonzaga heads into SEC country looking to shake off its first loss of the season, while Kentucky aims to snap a three-game skid against one of the sport’s most seasoned programs. The Bulldogs, now 7-1, were stunned in a 40-point defeat to Michigan just 24 hours after dropping 101 on Maryland. Kentucky, sitting at 5-3, has fallen to Louisville, Michigan State, and North Carolina but continues to showcase scoring balance and elite ball movement.
Mark Few and Mark Pope bring together two programs known for their NCAA Tournament pedigree, making this neutral-site clash in Nashville a must-watch moment early in the season. This is a rematch of an instant classic game from a year ago. This is also the type of game you could see in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
Gonzaga vs. Kentucky: When and Where
Date: Friday, December 5, 2025, 7 p.m. ET
Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
Gonzaga vs. Kentucky: Where to Watch or Stream
Watch: ESPN2
Streaming: FuboTV
Gonzaga vs. Kentucky: Betting Odds
Spread: Gonzaga Bulldogs -4.5, Kentucky Wildcats +4.5
Moneyline: Gonzaga Bulldogs -200, Kentucky Wildcats +164
Total: 157.5
Gonzaga vs. Kentucky: Series History
All time series: Gonzaga leads 2-1
Last meeting: Kentucky 90, Gonzaga 89 (December 7, 2024)
Projected Starting Lineups
Gonzaga Bulldogs
Braden Huff (15.8 ppg)
Graham Ike (15.0 ppg, 7.9 rpg)
Tyon Grant-Foster (12.1 ppg)
Adam Miller (9.5 ppg)
Mario Saint-Supery (8.6 ppg)
* Emmanuel Innocenti (6.1 ppg, four starts)
* Braeden Smith (3.0 ppg, four starts)
Kentucky Wildcats
Denzel Aberdeen (13.5 ppg)
Otega Oweh (13.4 ppg)
Collin Chandler (11.8 ppg)
Mouhamed Dioubate (11.6 ppg)
Malachi Moreno (10.3 ppg)
* Brandon Garrison (5.9 ppg, five starts)
* Trent Noah (5.3 ppg, one start)
* Kam Williams (5.0 ppg, three starts)
This matchup presents contrasting motivations. Gonzaga seeks redemption after its stunning loss, while Kentucky looks to rally behind a more local Nashville crowd despite the neutral venue. Both teams possess the offensive firepower to turn this into a high-scoring showcase.
Will the Bulldogs rediscover their rhythm or will Kentucky seize a desperately needed signature win?