The Kentucky football team advanced to No. 8 in The Associated Press poll and the USA Today Coaches poll in rankings released Sunday. It is the first time since the 1977 season-ending poll (No. 6) that the Wildcats have been in the Top-10 rankings.

The current Cats are 5-0, 1-0 in the Southeastern Conference, after Saturday?s 45-17 win over Florida Atlantic. Kentucky is off to its best start since the 1984 squad also began at 5-0. Including last season, UK has won 10 of its last 11 games. That is the best 11-game stretch since the 1977 team had a season record of 10-1.

The Wildcats return to action Thursday night at South Carolina, which is 4-1 overall, 2-1 in the SEC. The Gamecocks are rated No. 11 nationally by AP.

Woodson Nominated for AT&T National Player of the Week: Kentucky quarterback Andre? Woodson is one of four nominees for the AT&T All-America Player of the Week award, and now it?s up to the fans to determine the winner.

Woodson joins Illinois wide receiver Arrelious Benn, Wisconsin running back P. J. Hill, and California wide receiver DeSean Jackson on the ballot list, which was selected by ESPN based on the players? outstanding performances during the week. Fans can determine the winner by text messaging VOTE to 87654 on their wireless phone.

During UK?s 45-17 win over Florida Atlantic on Saturday, Woodson completed 26-of-33 passes for 301 yards and a career-high five touchdown passes. He also extended his NCAA record streak of consecutive passes without interception to 325.

Fans have until 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday to submit their votes. The winner will be announced Oct. 4 during ESPN?s Thursday night game between Kentucky and South Carolina. There is no limit to fan voting, and each vote counts as one entry into a sweepstakes to win a trip to the 2008 BCS National Championship Game in New Orleans, La.

Woodson won the AT&A All-America Player of the Week award earlier this season following UK?s 40-34 win over Louisville.