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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Linebacker Jordan Jones #34 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates with linebacker Eli Brown #32 after a tackle during the first half of the TaxSlayer Bowl against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at EverBank Field on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Kernel sports editors give their predictions for UK vs. USC

September 14, 2017

On Saturday, UK Football will take their undefeated record to South Carolina where they’ll face their first SEC opponent who also has an undefeated record. The Kernel will be at Columbia, S.C. to provide...

Jordan Jones #34 of the Kentucky Wildcats is injured during the game against EKU on Saturday, September 9, 2017, in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated EKU 27 to 16. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK Football’s Jordan Jones ruled out after Sept. 14 practice

September 14, 2017

UK Football head coach Mark Stoops confirmed Thursday that star linebacker Jordan Jones will officially not be playing when the UK Football team travels to face South Carolina on Saturday. The junior’s...

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp walks the sideline during the Wildcats game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Commonwealth Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Scouting report: South Carolina

Brianna Dooley September 14, 2017

The 29th meeting between UK and South Carolina will take place this weekend on Sept. 16. With the Cats winning the last three games, the Gamecocks will definitely be seeking revenge. The Cats are looking...

Gabby Curry attacks the ball during the UK Womens Volleyball game against Arkansas State at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, KY on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017. The Cats won 3 to 0. Adam Sherberg | Staff

Cats and the Cardinals set for battle of the Bluegrass on Friday

Keyera Jackson September 14, 2017

The UK volleyball team will return home for the first time since Aug. 26 on Sept. 15 to host a match against their archrival Louisville Cardinals in Memorial Coliseum. The Cardinals are 5-3 so far this...

Derrick Baity #8 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates a fumble recovery during the game against EKU on Saturday, September 9, 2017, in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated EKU 27-16. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Cats recognize the challenge that Deebo Samuel brings

September 13, 2017

South Carolina has many players who will likely cause UK football problems when the two teams meet on Sept. 16. However, there is one player in particular who is likely at the top of the Cats’ scouting...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Kei Beckham breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Dorian Baker during the blue white spring game at Commonwealth Stadium on Friday, April 14, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

Kei Beckham set to leave UK football program

September 13, 2017

Wednesday morning, Kentucky Sports Radio reported that UK football’s defensive back Kei Beckham intends to leave UK’s football program after spending two years on the Cats’ sideline.The news was...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe drives up the court against North Carolina Tar Heels guard Nate Britt during the 2017 NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament South Regional Elite 8 at FedExForum in Memphis, TN on Friday March 24, 2017. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Briscoe agrees to deal with the Trail Blazers

Sports Staff September 13, 2017

Former UK basketball player Isaiah Briscoe has reportedly agreed to a training camp deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ESPN. Details of the contract have not been announced yet, but Briscoe...

Eddie Gran is introduced as UK Footballs new offensive coordinator at Commonwealth Stadium on Monday, January 4, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Joel Repoley | Staff 

Eddie Gran wants the offense to “make simple better”

September 13, 2017

Offensive coordinator Eddie Gran has an easy solution to fix some of the struggles Kentucky’s offense has gone through earlier this season: making football simpler by eliminating penalties and bad snaps.“Our...

Kentucky Wildcats receiver Lynn Bowden runs up field during the open practice at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff

Lynn Bowden primed for breakout performance after early struggles

September 13, 2017

Lynn Bowden has been down a long, windy road leading to where he is now.When Bowden first arrived to fall training a week late, he was tasked with learning the playbook and catching up to the others on...

Senior forward Andrew McKelvey attacks the goal during the game against the University of Cincinnati on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

UK men’s soccer “skinned” at home by Cincinnati’s physical play

September 12, 2017

Tuesday, the No. 13 UK men’s soccer team battled at home against close-proximity rival Cincinnati. The game was as rough as it was rainy, as a total of 27 fouls, one red card and four yellow cards were...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione studies a scouting report in-between innings of the region championship game of the Lexington Regional at Cliff Hagan Stadium on Sunday, June 4, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

UK baseball’s recruiting class ranked as second best class

Sports Staff September 12, 2017

On Tuesday, UK baseball’s 2017 recruitment class was ranked No. 9 in the nation by Baseball America.This ranking is the second-highest in the history of the program by the prestigious publication. It...

Kentucky quarterback Stephen Johnson rushes with the ball during the Wildcats game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Commonwealth Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Cats look to keep winning streak alive against South Carolina

Roman West September 12, 2017

Head coach Mark Stoops and the Kentucky football team will head to Columbia, South Carolina on Sept. 16 to face the Gamecocks for the Cats’ SEC opener.Both teams will enter the game undefeated after...

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