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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Josh Allen (41) during Cat Walk before UKs game against UT. University of Kentuckys football team lost to University of Tennessee, 24-7, at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Veteran defenders anxiously await Senior Day

Cody Ryan November 14, 2018

After practice Wednesday, the UK football team’s defensive players talked about their emotional Senior Day game against Middle Tennessee this weekend.With numerous seniors playing in their last home...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops watches as his players warm up prior to the game against Murray State on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Murray 48-10. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Mark Stoops’ press conference Q&A: Oct. 29

October 29, 2018

Opening statement: “Once again, just as I mentioned Saturday night, just very, very proud of our football team finding a way to compete and to win. It’s really gratifying to see all three phases have...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Terry Wilson runs down the field during the game against Vanderbilt on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Cats correct shaky offense for win against Commodores

October 20, 2018

The UK football team saw another bump in the road at home against Vanderbilt Saturday night, but was able to draw out the win 14-7.The game marked their second straight in which the offense struggled to...

UK head football coach Mark Stoops greeting fans during the Cat Walk before Saturdays game versus Murray State on September 15th, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Mark Stoops press conference Q&A: Oct. 15

October 15, 2018

Opening statement: “OK, excited about getting back to work this week and getting into a game week. Thought we had a very good bye week. Used it to heal up a bit, get some rest and get a jump on Vandy,...

Benny Snell rushes for the Kentucky touchdown during the Wildcats game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Commonwealth Stadium on Sept. 24, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Cats look to carry both winning streaks through Saturday

Pranavdeep Singh September 28, 2018

The South Carolina Gamecocks (2-1, 1-1 SEC) will come to Lexington on Saturday to face off against the No. 17 ranked Kentucky Wildcats (4-0, 2-0 SEC) in the fifth week of the season.The undefeated Wildcats,...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive end Calvin Taylor Jr. (91) celebrating after a sack. University of Kentucky football beat No. 14 Mississippi State to stay undefeated in the season on Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky football: Sept. 26 practice report

Cody Ryan September 26, 2018

Kentucky’s defense has earned much praise since the Wildcats have started 4-0. With the South Carolina Gamecocks coming to town, the defense must again prove its case for being one of the best defenses...

Terry Wilson throws a pass at one of UKs training camp practices at the UK Football Training Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo provided by UK Athletics

Kentucky football depth chart: Aug. 27

Kernel Sports Staff August 27, 2018

OffenseQBTerry Wilson (Soph., 6-3, 205)Gunnar Hoak (Soph., 6-4, 206) Danny Clark (Fr.-RS, 6-2, 232)RBBenny Snell (Jr., 5-11, 223)Sihiem King (Sr., 5-9, 172) OR A.J. Rose (Soph, 6-1, 208) WR XTavin Richardson...

The Football Team training camp Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Photo by Britney Howard | UK Athletics

Kentucky football practice report: Aug. 21

August 21, 2018

UK Athletics allowed media to peek into its 16th football practice Tuesday afternoon, as the Cats inch closer and closer to their Sept. 1 season opener against Central Michigan. The Kernel Sports staff...

The Football Team training camp Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Photo by Britney Howard | UK Athletics

In-camp competition bettering the defensive backs

August 16, 2018

When players are going against one another each and every practice, training camp can turn into a routine for veteran players and can sometimes drag on.What are some of the defensive backs doing in order...

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops shakes hands with fans during the Cat Walk before the game against Ole Miss on Saturday, November 4, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky lost the game 37-34. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Notes from Mark Stoops’ spring practice press conference

March 5, 2018

Mark Stoops held a press conference on Monday morning to discuss all things related to the Kentucky football team as the Cats kicked off their spring practices earlier that day.The team will officially...

The University of Kentucky cheerleaders run onto the field during the game against Vanderbilt University on Saturday, November 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 44 to 21. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK football depth chart: Week of Nov. 13

Kernel Sports Staff November 13, 2017

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

Derrick Baity #8 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates after a touchdown during the game against Vanderbilt University on Saturday, November 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 44 to 21. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK’s defense returns to form in beatdown of Vanderbilt

Chris Leach November 11, 2017

UK football fans had been asking for it all year, and on Saturday against Vanderbilt, it actually happened.The Cats were able to dominate an opponent, as they defeated Vanderbilt 44-21. The win was the...

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