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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Head Coach for the Kentucky Wildcats, Mark Stoops walks during the Cat Walk prior to the game against EKU on Saturday, September 9, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated EKU 27 to 16. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Discipline is the key word for Stoops’ players this week

Jacob Heheman September 11, 2017

As the UK football team travels to Columbia, South Carolina this week, they will be seeking their fourth straight win against the Gamecocks. However, head coach Mark Stoops says past success against South...

Running back Boom Williams #18 of the Kentucky Wildcats runs past defensive back Corey Griffin #14 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first half of the TaxSlayer Bowl at EverBank Field on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Boom Williams declares for NFL Draft following bowl loss

Anthony Crawford December 31, 2016

The loss in the TaxSlayer Bowl to Georgia Tech was a tough blow to UK football, but as Mark Stoops mentioned afterwards he still proud of his team and what it can turn into going forward.Following the...

Mistakes overcome UK against Georgia Tech, Cats fall in TaxSlayer Bowl

Anthony Crawford December 31, 2016

Playing in its first bowl game since the 2010 season, UK Football never finds it footing in the postseason and the Cats fall in the TaxSlayer Bowl to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Jacksonville, Fla.,...

during the Wildcats game against the Louisville Cardinals at Papa Johns Stadium on November 26, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky.

MacGinnis field goal lifts UK past Louisville, Jackson

Anthony Crawford November 26, 2016

For the first time in the Mark Stoops Era and first time since 2010, UK football came away from the Governor’s Cup matchup with rival No. 11 Louisville victorious, winning 41-38 on the road in Papa John...

Kentucky running back Benny Snell Jr. runs by a defender during the game against Austin Peay on Saturday, November 19, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

One last big opportunity remains for the bowl eligible Cats at Louisville

Anthony Crawford November 20, 2016

Despite the early scare in the win 49-13 over Austin Peay, UK football should be able to relax some after finally reaching that elusive sixth win and capturing bowl eligibility. Now, with only the rivalry...

Seniors J.D. Harmon and Marcus McWilson wave to the crowd while walking off the field for the final time after the game against Austin Peay on Saturday, November 19, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Cats pick up win No. 6 on senior day; send seniors, program to bowl game

By Chris Angolia November 19, 2016

The Big Blue Nation can breathe a sigh of relief when it comes to their beloved UK football team because for the first time since 2010, the team has become bowl eligible with its 49-13 victory over the...

Jeff Badet. The University of Kentucky football team beat Missouri 35-21 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Photo by Chet White | UK Athletics

Balanced attack turns to dominant ground game in win at Mizzou

Anthony Crawford October 29, 2016

In the first half of UK football’s 35-21 victory over the Missouri Tigers, the Cats displayed a balanced attack in the first half that put them in firm control of the game heading into halftime. Coming...

Benny Snell Jr. The University of Kentucky football team beat Missouri 35-21 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Photo by Chet White | UK Athletics

Cats run all over Mizzou in route to 3rd straight SEC win

By Chris Angolia October 29, 2016

Saturday afternoon against Missouri, UK football used their dominant offensive line play to run all over the Tigers in route to a 35-21 victory.For the first time since 1999, the Cats have won three straight...

Cats’ thrive at all levels for third consecutive win over South Carolina

By Chris Angolia September 25, 2016

When head coach Mark Stoops was done talking after Wednesday’s practice, the majority of the media was in shock simply based on how blatantly displeased Stoops was when it came to talking about his defense.The...

Kentucky quarterback Drew Barker looks for a open receiver during the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, November 28, 2015 in Lexington, Ky. Louisville defeated Kentucky 38-24. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

UK spring football preview: Examining potential on offense

Jack Pilgrim February 16, 2016

[email protected] end of football season is likely causing die-hard football fans to fall into their yearly off-season blues. With roughly eight months of no football to look forward to on Saturdays...

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