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Kentucky Kernel

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 quarterback Stephen Johnson runs the ball down the field during the senior day game against Louisville on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Louisville won the game 44-17.

Kentucky football takes on Northwestern in Music City Bowl

Roman West December 26, 2017

For the second season in a row, the Kentucky football team will end its season with a bowl game, as the Cats will travel to Nashville to take on the Northwestern Wildcats.Kentucky finished the regular...

Kentucky quarterback Stephen Johnson runs the ball down the field during the senior day game against Louisville on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Louisville won the game 44-17.

UK football depth chart: Dec. 19

Kernel Sports Staff December 19, 2017

Offense QuarterbackStephen 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...

Stephen Johnson #15 of the Kentucky Wildcats high fives fans during the Cat Walk prior to the game against Vanderbilt University on Saturday, November 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Finding motivation is easy for UK’s offense during rivalry week

Chris Leach November 21, 2017

Before football games, players find motivation in all sorts of ways, but before rivalry week, it’s easy for the entire team to find motivation from only one source.That source is beating UK’s biggest...

Kentucky running back Benny Snell Jr. runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against Georgia on Saturday, November 5, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

UK looks to secure winning conference record against Georgia

Roman West November 15, 2017

The Kentucky Wildcats (7-3, 4-3) will head into their final SEC game and final road game of the season this Saturday when they take on the Georgia Bulldogs (9-1, 6-1).Kentucky will look to keep the ball...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Benny Snell Jr. hurdles a Tennessee Volunteers defender during the game at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Photo by Josh Mott | Staff.

UK football defeats Tennessee in thriller

October 28, 2017

Saturday night, the UK football team defeated the Tennessee Volunteers 26-23.The game opened with Benny Snell fumbling the ball on the first play, recovered by the Volunteers at the UK 15. The Volunteers...

Garrett Johnson #9 of the Kentucky Wildcats looks down field as he carries the ball during the game against EKU on Saturday, September 9, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated EKU 27-16. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Staff predictions: UK football vs. Tennessee

Sports Staff October 27, 2017

Ahead of UK football's game against the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, the Kernel sports staff sat down to give their thoughts on the game.Now that running back John Kelly is suspended, who is the player...

Kentucky running back Benny Snell Jr. scores a touchdown during the game against Missouri Saturday, October 7, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won the game 40-34.

Cats win another close one to improve to 5-1

October 7, 2017

On Saturday evening, the UK football team earned their third consecutive victory over Missouri, defeating the Tigers 40-34.The win gives UK a 5-1 record, their best start since 2014. It also keeps them...

The University of Kentucky Football Team runs out of the tunnel before the game against EKU on Saturday, September 9, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated EKU 27 to 16. Photo by Kaitlyn Gumm| Staff

UK football’s Week three depth chart

Sports Staff September 18, 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 quarterback Stephen Johnson in action during the Wildcats game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Commonwealth Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky.

UK football depth chart: Week of 9/11

Jacob Heheman September 11, 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...

A frustrated Cats fan overlooks the field during the Wildcats game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Commonwealth Stadium on September 2, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky.

UK Football has a chance to take revenge in season opener

Chase Campbell August 26, 2017

The undeniably worst loss of the 2016-17 season was a late-game heartbreak at home against Southern Mississippi to start the season. A year ago, quarterback Drew Barker and wide receiver Garrett “Juice”...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive backs Chris Westry and Mike Edwards dance during the open practice at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility on Saturday, August 5, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff

Many starters return to headline 2017 roster

As UK football attempts to build off last season’s achievements, they’ll need all departments of the team to contribute if they hope to accomplish their goals.The Cats return 17 starters and 46 letter-winners...

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