The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) and Kentucky Wildcats cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr. (6) celebrated late in the fourth quarter during their game against the Florida Gators Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. Kentucky beat Florida 27-16. Photo provided by Alex Slitz | Lexington Herald-Leader

Twitter reaction from Kentucky’s win over Florida

September 8, 2018

Kentucky football secured one of its biggest wins in program history on Saturday night when they snapped the 31-game losing streak to the Florida Gators with a 27-16 win in Gainesville.Several people took...

Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen Runs out of the tunnel before the game against the Florida Gators on Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky was defeated 28-27. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Five Kentucky football players named to Preseason All-SEC Teams

Kernel Sports Staff August 23, 2018

Five Kentucky football players were named to a Preseason All-SEC Coaches Team on Thursday afternoon, headlined by three players named to the First-Team.Junior running back Benny Snell, senior linebacker...

Head coach Mark Stoops of the Kentucky Wildcats looks on during the second 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.

Observations from UK football’s open practice

April 5, 2018

For the first time all spring, UK football opened up its practice to media on Thursday, giving media the chance to see what the Cats are working on heading into the Blue-White spring game. The practice...

Kentucky Wildcats receiver Garrett Johnson makes a catch during the open practice at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility on Saturday, August 5, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff

UK pro football hopefuls perform at Pro Day

Pranavdeep Singh March 23, 2018

Scouts from several NFL teams were present in the Joe Craft Football Training Center Friday morning for the UK football’s Pro Day.Seniors from last year’s UK football team worked out for and spoke...

Kentucky linebacker Kash Daniel celebrates with his team after converting on a fake punt during the game against Missouri Saturday, October 7, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won the game 40-34.

Cats using bowl game to look towards the future

Curtis Franklin December 9, 2017

The UK football team has had the fortune of senior leadership on both sides of the ball for this year’s team – a rarity early on in the Mark Stoops era.Senior middle linebacker Courtney Love is one...

Senior Courtney Love high fives fans during the Catwalk prior to the senior day game against Louisville on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Louisville won the game 44-17.

Courtney Love wins college football’s top community service award

Kernel Sports Staff December 5, 2017

Senior linebacker Courtney Love won the 2017 Wuerffel Trophy, which is the top community service award in college football.Love was at the New York Hilton Midtown Hotel on Tuesday morning to accept the...

UK linebacker Jordan Jones attempts to tackle EKU cornerback Stanley Absanon during the University of Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky University homecoming football game on Sunday, October 4, 2015 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Cameron Sadler | Staff File Photo

UK football depth chart: Week of Oct. 23

Sports Staff October 23, 2017

OffenseQuarterbackStephen Johnson (Sr.)Drew Barker (Jr.)Running BackBenny Snell Jr. (So.)Sihiem King (Jr.)Wide Receiver XKayaune Ross (Sr.) OR Blake Bone (Sr.Wide Receiver YCharles Walker (Sr.)Clevan Thomas...

Kentucky line backer Courtney Love received the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team award on Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. The award was given to Love for his community service work. Love was named to the good works team in September 2017. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Courtney Love surprised with new court and community service award

October 12, 2017

On Thursday evening, UK football linebacker Courtney Love was surprised with an Allstate AFCA Good Works Team award in front of mentees in the Amachi Central Kentucky program.Love, who serves as a mentor...

UK linebacker Jordan Jones attempts to tackle EKU cornerback Stanley Absanon during the University of Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky University homecoming football game on Sunday, October 4, 2015 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Cameron Sadler | Staff File Photo

Cats head into bye week practices looking to recharge

October 10, 2017

Plagued by injury, but still sitting 5-1, the UK football team is heading into their bye week with high hopes and high expectations.The Cats had several players sit out or be taken out of their win against...

Kentucky quarterback Stephen Johnson prepares to hike the ball during the game against Eastern Michigan on Saturday. September 30, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. The Cats won 24 to 20. Photo by Akintunde Nelson | Staff

UK football depth chart: Week of Oct. 2

Sports Staff October 2, 2017

OffenseQuarterbackStephen Johnson (Sr.)Drew Barker (Jr.)Running BackBenny Snell Jr. (So.)Sihiem King (Jr.)Wide Receiver XKayaune Ross (Sr.) OR Blake Bone (Sr.Wide Receiver YCharles Walker (Sr.)Clevan Thomas...

In May of 2016, Love was chosen to go to Ethiopia where he helped build houses and deliver food to impoverished families. Photo provided by UK Athletics.

Courtney Love honored with community service award

Sports Staff September 21, 2017

UK football linebacker Courtney Love, known for his talent on the football field and work ethic in the community, has been named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.The honor is given to players who go...

Sihiem King #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats jukes Nigel Bethel #1 of the Eastern Kentucky Colonels and another defender during the game against EKU on Saturday, September 9, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated EKU 27-16. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Eddie Gran plans to reduce Snell’s workload in the future

September 19, 2017

Heading into the season, many believed that running back Benny Snell would be the workhouse rusher for the team, and that has played out to be true so far.Last week against South Carolina, Snell played...

Load More Stories