LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Kentucky enters Saturday nights opener against Southern Mississippi with more urgency than usual.The Wildcats realize how critical every game is to them to reach the six-win threshold and become bowl eligible after consecutive 5-7 finishes. They also would like to build some momentum heading into next weeks Southeastern Conference opener at Florida.But that doesnt mean the Wildcats are looking past Southern Mississippi.Kentucky is facing a Southern Miss squad eager to follow up a 9-5 season and bowl appearance by upsetting a Power Five conference school. While losing to the Golden Eagles wont necessarily break the Wildcats season, their quest to reach the postseason for the first time since 2010 would become a little harder.Kentucky coach Mark Stoops understands the importance but maintains a positive approach.We do not put any more pressure on ourselves, Stoops said. We just need to go out there and do what weve been doing and have that great focus and attention to detail. Im excited about that myself because I know well be prepared.Southern Miss is kicking off its season under new coach Jay Hopson. He is replacing Todd Monken, who left to become offensive coordinator with the NFLs Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hopson previously served as the Golden Eagles defensive backs coach (2001-03) and defensive coordinator (05-07) before going on to guide Alcorn State to a 32-17 record and consecutive SWAC titles the past four years.Adding more intrigue to the opener is the return of Shannon Dawson as Southern Miss offensive coordinator after holding the same job with Kentucky last season.Though Dawson was criticized for the Wildcats late-season struggles and play-calling, Stoops and players had kind words for Dawson. The familiarity between Dawson and his former team could make things interesting.Anytime you open with an SEC opponent, you have your hands full, Hopson said. Kentucky is a well-coached football team with outstanding players. We know weve got to be ready this week.---Here are some things to watch when Kentucky hosts Southern Mississippi:BARKERS MOMENT: Kentucky sophomore quarterback Drew Barker has drawn raves from teammates and coaches about his maturity and command of the offense and huddle. Hell start his first opener for the Wildcats since replacing Patrick Towles late last season but hasnt seemed fazed by the hype and expectations. Ive had some playing time, so I kind of know what to expect, Barker said. Its just building off that confidence. I just cant wait to get back out there because it seems like its been two years.MULLENS BIG ARM: Southern Miss senior quarterback Nick Mullens threw for 4,476 yards and 38 touchdowns last season and is Conference USAs preseason offensive player of the year. He not only puts the Wildcats pass rush on notice, but the secondary as well. You cant take any plays off, free safety Marcus McWilson said. If they catch you slipping, thats when they get that one (play) and we cant let that happen.DEFENSIVE DEPTH: As if Kentucky didnt have enough holes to fill on defense, tackle Regie Meant left the team early in camp for undisclosed personal reasons and safety Darius West was lost for the season with a left knee injury. Not only will the Wildcats look to younger players again to provide depth, they need everyone to stay healthy and contribute.SERIES RENEWAL: Kentucky is 2-0 against Southern Miss in a series last played 30 years ago in Lexington. 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However, the change in engine regulations saw the team struggled with an uncompetitive Renault power unit, and despite three wins, Ricciardo finished a distant third in the drivers championship.Red Bulls decline continued in 2015 and the team failed to win a race for the first time in six years, with Ricciardo even further adrift in eighth place in the final championship standings. However, a win for the team at the Spanish Grand Prix and the first pole position of his career in Monaco has convinced Ricciardo Red Bull is the right team to be in for the future.Its massive, he said. Obviously for me as a driver but for everyone in the team, you dont see anyone leaving, weve still got a very good unit of aerodynamicists and engineers, so thats positive as well. I guess when people start looking [elsewhere] its like OK, theyre probably losing a bit of faith, but everyone is staying.The likes of Adrian [Newey] and that, he still has a bit of time on his contract, so thats good and you are starting to see it work now. Next year is going to be very interesting and hopefully it swings towards our favour. So its nice. This time a year ago it was not looking as positive, thats for sure, but now its turned around which is good.Asked if he had questioned his future at the team after 2015, Ricciardo added: Sure, you do, you think long term as well. 14 was a step down from where the team was in 13, and then the first few races, even half a season, of 15 was quite a significant step down. I dont think we were close to the podium in the first few races at all.dddddddddddd.Then it was if this trend continues, whats it going to be like in 2016 and beyond that? So sure it does cross your mind, I think its natural. But I was very impressed with how, within the season, they turned it around -- between Silverstone and Budapest it was like bang and then we then showed the pace in some races from there. So that was good for everyone, I think we all needed it.Weve kicked off this year, its still been a little bit up and down but I know for a fact the car is better than last year, and were finding more with the engine. Thats all you can ask for, as long as you feel improvements you know youre going in the right direction.I can feel the chassis is working and doing more of what I want it to do, so thats positive, and then obviously it means that the aerodynamicists and everything are on to something ... So then you just keep feeding them feedback and hopefully it keeps pushing in that direction, which is a better race car.2017 will see an overhaul of Formula Ones technical regulations, with the emphasis shifting back towards Red Bulls forte of aerodynamics. Asked if it could play into his teams favour, Ricciardo said: Yeah, I hope so. I hope it means my neck has to double in size! I hope all these things add up and work in that direction. Lets see.Apparently some of the simulations are showing the cars are going to be a lot quicker, the corner speeds, like Barcelona Turn 3 and 9 could be full again like they were a few years ago so that could be quite tasty for us. And mean a lot more work, which is good! I think its fun. 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