Watch: Kentucky, Louisville players scuffle before game

Kentucky and Louisville players had to be separated prior to Saturday's game at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Ky. Players from the two teams

Kentucky and Louisville players had to be separated prior to Saturday's game at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Ky.

Players from the two teams reportedly engaged in multiple small skirmishes on the field. Here is video of one exchange:

[via YouTube user BamaTrucker Tide]

Louisville has won three consecutive Governor's Cup games, but Kentucky won the four previous meetings.

The Cardinals are 8-3 (5-3 ACC) this season, while Kentucky is 5-6 (2-6 SEC) and needs one win to clinch bowl eligibility for the first time since 2010.

UK assistant coach Dan Berezowitz and UofL head coach Bobby Petrino scuffle at midfield prior to the #UKvsUofL game pic.twitter.com/JVEWLfYM51

— Michael Reaves (@MichaelMReaves) November 29, 2014

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