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Kentucky Wildcats linebacker J.J. Weaver (13) rushes Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) during the No. 20 Kentucky vs. No. 12 Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, on Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. UK won 26-16. Photo by Jack Weaver | Kentucky Kernel

GATORS SWAMPED: No. 20 Kentucky defeats No. 12 Florida 26-16 in Gainesville

Cole Parke, Sports Editor September 11, 2022

No. 20 Kentucky (2-0) defeated No. 12 Florida (1-1) 26-16 in Gainesville on Saturday, marking the first time since the 1975-1976 seasons that the Wildcats have defeated the Gators in back-to-back seasons. The...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Cole Lanter (81) scores a touchdown as wide receiver Luke Leeper (37) celebrates in the background during the UK football spring game on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Questions answered and questions remaining after Kentucky football’s spring scrimmage

Cole Parke April 14, 2022

Kentucky football held its annual spring game on Saturday, pitting offense against defense in a display of where the program is ahead of the summer dead period.With every offseason of college athletics...

Kentucky wide receiver WanDale Robinson (1) looks back at a defender before scoring a touchdown during the University of Kentucky vs. Florida football game on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 20-13. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Takeaways from Kentucky’s 20-13 victory over Florida

Barkley Truax October 3, 2021

Saturday night, Kentucky did something they hadn’t done in 35 years—defeat Florida in Lexington.Amid the prolonged celebrations and charred couches, it’s time to clear the smoke and break down some...

Kentucky defensive back Carrington Valentine (14), linebacker Jacquez Jones (10) and linebacker DeAndre Square (22) celebrate during UK’s game against Missouri on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 35-28. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Jacquez Jones named Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week

Barkley Truax October 3, 2021

Kentucky inside linebacker Jacquez Jones earned Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week honors after his role in taking down Florida in Lexington for the first time since 1986.Jones amassed nine...

Kentucky place kicker Matt Ruffolo (96) makes a field goal during the University of Kentucky vs. South Carolina football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. UK won 16-10. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Ruffolo kicks UK to victory, defense comes up big for ‘Cats

Barkley Truax September 25, 2021

What would Kentucky do without Matt Ruffolo?The fifth year place kicker for the Wildcats split the uprights three different times Saturday night in the hostile environment that was Williams-Brice Stadium....

UK defensive coordinator Brad White pulls J.J Weaver (13) to the side side during a timeout to discuss the play at hand during the University of Kentucky vs Ole Miss football game on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 41-42. Photo by Victoria Rogers | Staff

Don’t overlook Kentucky’s defense in 2021

Barkely Truax September 2, 2021

Other than a few key pieces, Kentucky’s defense is starting from scratch heading into the 2021 season.“[This defense] has that feel back from 2019 after we lost Josh [Allen],” defensive coordinator...

Justin Rigg (83) blocks a defender during the UK football Fan Day open practice on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Two of Kentucky’s offensive stars preview the defense

Barkley Truax August 26, 2021

Tuesday, the defense previewed the offense, today, the offense has previewed the defense:“That’s a defense that’s not going to give up a lot of points,” Nebraska transfer and junior wide receiver...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops gets interviewed before the University of Kentucky vs. University of Georgia football game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 14-3. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky hires Chris Collins as new DB coach

Hunter Shelton June 3, 2021

Mark Stoops has filled his final opening for the 2021 Kentucky football staff.Chris Collins, who served as safeties coach for the last four seasons at Georgia State, has been tabbed as the new Wildcats...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Isaiah Jackson (23) celebrates after a dunk during the University of Kentucky vs. University of Kansas mens basketball game at the Champions Classic on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kansas won 65-62. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Isaiah Jackson snags All-Freshman, All-Defensive SEC nods

Braden Ramsey March 9, 2021

Power forward Isaiah Jackson has become the latest John Calipari first-year player to be recognized for a stellar year.On Tuesday morning, the SEC announced that the do-it-all freshman was named to both...

Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Jeremy Flax (77) puts up a peace sign while running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) breaks for a touchdown during the University of Kentucky vs. University of South Carolina football game on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 41-18. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky reveals 2021 football schedule

Braden Ramsey January 27, 2021

Opponents on the gridiron are determined years in advance, so we already knew who the Cats would face in 2021. But we now know exactly when each game will take place.Early Wednesday afternoon, Kentucky...

Kentucky defense celebrates a play during the University of Kentucky vs. University of South Carolina football game on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 41-18. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky defense “Ball’s out!” on Senior Night, forcing four turnovers

Barkley Truax December 6, 2020

As it did through much of the season, the Kentucky defense showed up in a big way once again on Senior Night, helping the Cats run through the Gamecocks 41-18.Kentucky started off hot on both sides of...

The Missouri offense lines up against the Kentucky defense during the game against Missouri on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 29-7. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Schedule change, quick turnaround: UK football’s match-up with Mizzou

Barkley Truax October 22, 2020

Coming off a historic win over Tennessee last week, Kentucky will travel to Columbia to play the Missouri Tigers. The game is set to kick off at 4 p.m. at Faurot Field in Colombia, Missouri and will air...

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