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Kentucky Kernel

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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Destin Wade (15) is tackled during the Kentucky vs. Iowa Music City Bowl football game on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. UK lost 21-0. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky football defeated 21-0 by Iowa in Music City Bowl

Isabel McSwain and Travis Fannon December 31, 2022

Kentucky football was defeated by Iowa 21-0 in the Music City Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops high fives fans during Cat Walk before the Kentucky vs. Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Despite key offensive weapons absent, Cats travel to Nashville full of optimism

Luke Fetzer, Reporter December 30, 2022

Kentucky football wrapped up its final practice on Thursday before the team is set to face off against Iowa in the Music City Bowl on New Year’s Eve.  The 2022 Music City Bowl marks Kentucky’s...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops coaches during the Kentucky vs. No. 25 Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 26-13. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Kentucky football to face Iowa in 2022 Music City Bowl

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 4, 2022

Kentucky football was confirmed to be playing in the Music City Bowl on Sunday, marking the seventh consecutive bowl game appearance for the Cats under head coach Mark Stoops. The Wildcats will face...

Kentucky junior Lauren Johnson runs to third base during the home opener against Texas A&M on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 11-9. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK softball continues hot start, defeats Iowa 11-3

Aaron Benjamin February 12, 2022

No. 19 Kentucky softball defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 11-3 on Saturday morning at the Sleepy Hollow Sports Complex in Leesburg, Florida. The win pushed the Wildcats to 4-0 in the dawn of the new season...

Fans cheer during the UK vs. Iowa Vrbo Citrus Bowl football game on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. UK won 20-17. Photo by Corrie McCroskey | Staff

‘It was thrilling.’ Kentucky, Iowa fans ring in New Year, Citrus Bowl style

Rayleigh Deaton January 13, 2022

A hush fell over the crowd. It seemed nobody in the packed stadium dared to breathe, for fear that doing so would cause them to miss something in the precious few remaining minutes. The air was electric...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) celebrates a game winning interception being confirmed during the UK vs Iowa VRBO Citrus Bowl football game on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. UK won 20-17. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Redemption for Will Levis sweet as Citrus

Barkley Truax January 1, 2022

From Big 10 backup to Citrus Bowl champion—Kentucky quarterback Will Levis bet on himself and it payed off for himself and his teammates as they took down Iowa 20-17 Saturday afternoon.“A year ago...

Kentucky poses with their trophy after the UK vs Iowa VRBO Citrus Bowl football game on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. UK won 20-17. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Citrus Bowl Champions: Kentucky defeats Iowa 20-17

Hunter Shelton January 1, 2022

Kentucky reigned victorious in the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl, defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 20-17 in dramatic fashion at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.  The win makes 10 on the season for...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) is lifted into the air by guard Austin Dotson (61) after a Levis touchdown during the UK vs. Louisville Governor’s Cup football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. UK won 52-21. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky football prepares for future ahead of Citrus Bowl

Cole Parke December 10, 2021

Despite their regular season ending at the end of November, there’s still plenty of work to be done by head coach Mark Stoops and players alike to prepare for the future of the program ahead of the Citrus...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops celebrates after winning the Citrus Bowl. University of Kentucky football defeated Penn State University 27-24 in the VRBO Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Mark Stoops talks Iowa Football ahead of Citrus Bowl showdown

Cole Parke December 5, 2021

The estimations were confirmed: No. 22 Kentucky will take on No. 15 Iowa in the VRBO Citrus Bowl in Orlando. It will be the second time Kentucky has made an appearance in the Citrus Bowl in the last four...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops celebrates after a rushing touchdown by Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) during the Kentucky vs. Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. UK won 52-21. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky to face Iowa in Vrbo Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Day

Hunter Shelton December 5, 2021

No. 22 Kentucky will ring in the new year in Orlando, Florida.The Wildcats will take on No. 15 Iowa in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1 at Camping World Stadium. UK is no stranger to the bowl game, as they...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari walks off the court after the University of Kentucky vs. Tennessee mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 82-71. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

CJ Fredrick transfers to Kentucky

Barkley Truax May 5, 2021

Former Iowa guard CJ Frederick has signed with the Kentucky men's basketball team for the upcoming season, according to UK Athletics.In his two seasons with the Hawkeyes, the 6-foot-3 sharpshooter shot...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Rhyne Howard (10) falls after putting up a shot during the UK vs. Georgia women’s SEC Tournament basketball game on Friday, March 5, 2021, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. UK lost 78-66. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Caitlin Clark (Kent): Super freshman leads Iowa’s beatdown of UK

Braden Ramsey March 23, 2021

Kentucky’s tip for its matchup with Iowa was 3:30 p.m. E.T. Unfortunately, the Cats didn’t get the memo, not really showing up before garbage time during the Hawkeyes 86-74 beatdown of them on Tuesday...

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