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Will Stein already making Kentucky Football history after scoring first signature win at No. 9 Texas A&M
It took all of three games for Will Stein to get his first signature win as a head coach, and it came just one week after his first major setback. When Kentucky Football took a 17-13 lead over Alabama at halftime last week, it looked like it could be the first big victory under Coach […]
Kenny Minchey’s masterful 2nd half sparks Kentucky upset at No. 9 Texas A&M
When Will Stein took over in Lexington, he was crystal clear about what he needed under center: A quarterback who was accurate, quick-thinking, and a natural leader. So when Kenny Minchey decided to leave Notre Dame, Stein made a late, aggressive push for the 6-foot-2 signal-caller. At the time, Minchey was committed to Nebraska. The […]
Highlights, MVP, and Twitter reactions to Kentucky’s historic win vs. No. 9 Texas A&M
Kentucky Football traveled to College Station for a matchup with the No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies, with more on the line than a simple win or loss. Remaining competitive for four quarters was something every UK supporter was eager to see on Saturday afternoon. Beating Texas A&M on the road in front of 102,000 screaming […]
Kentucky flipped the script in 3rd-quarter onslaught at No. 9 Texas A&M
Last week, Will Stein rolled the dice deep in his own territory to stem the rising Tide. The gamble backfired, and Kentucky’s second half unraveled at home, letting a 4-point halftime lead turn into a 45-17 loss. Fast forward just seven days, and it was Kentucky’s turn to force an opposing head coach into a […]
Kentucky stuns No. 9 Texas A&M in College Station: 3 things to know and postgame cheers
The Kentucky Wildcats pulled off an absolute shocker Saturday and dominated the Texas A&M Aggies in College Station by a score of 31-21. The Cats ran themselves into several mistakes and some bad luck early on, but they held their own from the jump. More on that below, but very similar to last week’s game, […]
Kentucky vs. Texas A&M game discussion and pregame reading
The Kentucky Wildcats hit the road for the first time this season as they are in College Station for a date with Mike Elko and the Texas A&M Aggies. After a disappointing second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide last Saturday, Will Stein and his staff are hoping to have the Cats clicking on all […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Texas A&M Gameday
Good morning, BBN, it’s gameday! The Kentucky Wildcats take on the Texas A&M Aggies at 3:30 PM EST on ESPN at Kyle Field in College Station. This will be the first road game for the Cats this season. Last week started great for UK: the pick-six to open the game against then No. 12 Alabama […]
J Batt gives update on Kentucky Basketball jersey patch search
A new era is underway for University of Kentucky Athletics, and athletics director J. Batt continues to explore ways to increase revenue while investing in the department’s future. One of the latest areas of focus is Kentucky’s Basketball jersey patch. Unlike Kentucky Football, which currently has UK Invests as its jersey-patch sponsor, the men’s basketball […]
Ex-Kentucky staffer Brandon Weems becomes NBA GM
John Calipari’s deep NBA connections are the open secret to his legendary recruiting success. Need proof? Look no further than the 44 of his college players selected in the first round of the NBA Draft. However, the assistants who have grinded alongside him haven’t always replicated that success when taking the reins themselves. Historically, the […]
Kentucky vs. Texas A&M Injury Report: Jamarrion Harkless ruled out
The final injury report is out for the Kentucky Wildcats as they get set for Saturday’s road matchup with the Texas A&M Aggies For Kentucky, defensive tackle Jamarrion Harkless has been downgraded to out, so that’s a big loss for the defense. The redshirt junior has played 40 snaps this season, including 23 in last […]
Kentucky Basketball Media Madness lived up to the hype
On Thursday afternoon, things got flipped upside down in the Joe Craft Center at the University of Kentucky. The media became the athletes, and the athletes became the media. Mark Pope raised the idea on August 7 that the media should get a chance to live like a basketball player for a day by going […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: UK Commit Jake Nawrot Having a Special Season
Kentucky football is only two games into the Will Stein era, and while things didn’t look overly promising against Alabama last weekend, that doesn’t mean the future is as murky as the present. Stein did well putting together a strong transfer portal class, but a quick offseason is not nearly enough time to completely rebuild […]
Will Stein praises QB Matt Ponatoski: “One of the best young arms I’ve seen in a long time”
Kentucky Football head coach Will Stein appeared on his weekly radio show Wednesday with Tom Leach, covering several topics as the Wildcats prepare for their next game. Although Stein has not released an official depth chart since taking over as Kentucky’s head coach, his comments provided some insight into the quarterback competition behind starter Kenny […]
J. Batt plans to hire new executive to oversee Kentucky Athletics player management
With new leadership leading University of Kentucky Athletics, changes within the department are continuing under athletics director and Champions Blue CEO J. Batt. Batt is now searching for an executive to oversee player management across UK Athletics, with the position listed as executive associate athletics director for player management. Batt discussed the planned hire Thursday […]
Kentucky a finalist for 4-star QB Josiah Boyd
First-year Kentucky head coach Will Stein continues to make an impact on the recruiting trail, and the Wildcats are already building relationships with some of the top prospects in the 2028 recruiting class. Kentucky currently has 25 commitments in its 2027 recruiting class and is ranked No. 23 nationally, according to 247 Sports. Stein’s first […]
Kentucky vs. Texas A&M Injury Report: Grant Grayton ruled out
Will Stein and the Kentucky Wildcats are about ready to make the trip to College Station for a date with the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. They are looking to bounce back after a rough second half against Alabama last week as both the defense and offense stalled out against the Crimson Tide. Mostly […]
Kentucky Basketball cracks the top 25 in Evan Miya’s preseason rankings
Basketball season is just a few weeks away, which means we’re going to start seeing more and more preseason rankings released. Evan Miya, the well-known college basketball analytics guru behind EvanMiya.com, is set to release his preseason rankings this week, but we’ve already seen a preview of his top 30. In those rankings, Kentucky comes […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: The Death of College Football Bowl Games?
A staple of college football could be on its last leg. December and January always include bowl games, matchups with teams that typically would not play each other during the season, often with unique trophies or postgame celebrations based on the bowl game sponsor. The Duke’s Mayo bath, The Potato Bowl trophy, the Pop-Tart mascot, […]
Kenny Minchey’s mindset excites Will Stein amid offensive struggles
So, I took a look back at the offensive game film from Saturday, and there really isn’t a lot to be happy about. Only three drives went over 20 yards, and the Cats’ 3rd-down offense was some of the worst I’ve seen. All 10 of Kentucky’s offensive points came off Alabama turnovers. That is not […]
Will Stein says major Kentucky Football uniform changes are years away
If you were hoping Will Stein’s arrival in Lexington meant an immediate overhaul of Kentucky football uniforms, you’ll have to wait. Everybody loves a good uniform debate, whether it’s praising the baseball team’s cream threads or arguing over the basketball team’s icicle jerseys. But when it comes to the gridiron, the Cats’ current look is […]
Alex Afari is ready to go vs. Texas A&M, per Will Stein
The Kentucky Wildcats are preparing for a date with Texas A&M in College Station this Saturday, and it appears the defense could be getting an important piece back to help slow down Marcel Reed and the Aggies offense During his Wednesday coaches show, head coach Will Stein announced that fifth-year linebacker Alex Afari is ready […]
Kentucky vs. Texas A&M Injury Report: Key Wildcat defenders are questionable to play
The first injury report is out ahead of Saturday’s matchup between Kentucky Football and the Texas A&M Aggies. For Kentucky, the big news is that defensive tackle Jamarrion Harkless is questionable to play. Harkless, who played 17 snaps in Week 1 and 23 in Week 2, now has an injury that could keep him out […]
Kentucky is getting a visit from 5-star guard Adan Diggs
Last week, Adan Diggs trimmed his list of schools under consideration to seven. Now, he’s scheduled a couple of visits to those schools, including Kentucky. Joe Tipton of On3 reported Wednesday that the top-five prospect will visit Arkansas and Kentucky in October. The visit to Fayetteville is on October 10-11, and he will head to […]
Kentucky Football’s reported 2026 NIL spending revealed in national study
Will Stein is in his first season as Kentucky’s head football coach, and the Wildcats entered 2026 with what appeared to be increased investment in the roster following a 5-7 season under former coach Mark Stoops. Now, a new report from The Athletic provides another look at where Kentucky stands financially compared with the rest […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: More Injury Concerns for UK Basketball
Good morning, BBN! One common theme across all of Coach Pope’s teams has been injuries. According to KSR’s Jack Pilgrim, junior wing Trent Noah has re-aggravated the hamstring injury that bothered him earlier this summer. Noah originally tweaked the hamstring in July, with Mark Pope calling it “a nothing” at the time, but he later […]
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