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Kentucky Wildcats defensive end T.J. Carter (90) reaches out to tackle Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) during the Belk Bowl football game between Kentucky and Virginia Tech on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. UK won 37-30. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Cats defense holds up Hokies to preserve Belk Bowl victory

Braden Ramsey December 31, 2019

CHARLOTTE, N.C -- When the Virginia Tech Hokies forced a fumble at the UK 39-yard line near the end of the third quarter, things looked dire for the Cats. They had been gashed on the ground by Hokie running...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) answers questions from a reporter after the University of Kentucky vs. UT Martin football game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Rick Childress | Staff

Kentucky coaches, players preview the 7-4 Louisville Cardinals

November 26, 2019

Rivalry week is never taken lightly—especially in the state of Kentucky. The 6-5 Wildcats face the 7-4 Louisville Cardinals this weekend in their last game of the regular season, and this year the meeting...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops at open practice on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Cats prepare to face Vanderbilt in final regular season road test

Braden Ramsey November 13, 2019

It is all business for Kentucky this week. Needing two wins in three games down the stretch to become bowl-eligible, the Cats do not want another slip-up. Their opponents in these last few weeks aren’t...

Kentucky football open practice on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Football looks forward to welcoming Missouri Tigers

Braden Ramsey October 23, 2019

Kentucky Football dealt with bad weather and field conditions last week in Athens. The team combined with the Georgia Bulldogs to put a paltry 52 passing yards on the stat sheet.But that experience may...

UK huddles up before the UK vs. Eastern Michigan University football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 38-17. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky football practice report: September 11

Mohammad Ahmad September 11, 2019

Quarterback Sawyer Smith’s first-ever start as a Wildcat, the eligibility of linebacker transfer Xavier Peters and an upcoming matchup against a longtime foe were the talking points of the UK football...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. autographs a football for young fans during Cat Walk before the game against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky football depth chart: Sep. 9th

Mohammad Ahmad September 9, 2019

OffenseLT1. Landon Young (6-7, 321, Jr.)2. Naasir Watkins (6-5, 302, So.)LG1. Logan Stenberg (6-6, 321, Jr.)2. Kenneth Horsey (6-3, 321, Fr.)C1. Drake Jackson (6-2, 312, Jr.)2. Quinton Wilson (6-1, 302,...

Kentucky football open practice on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Cats look to replicate last year’s success with mix of stars and question marks

Mohammad Ahmad August 30, 2019

After a successful 10-3 season and VRBO Citrus Bowl victory last year, a new football season is already on the horizon for the Kentucky Wildcats and head coach Mark Stoops.The Cats will try to replicate...

Kentucky players pose for photos during football media day on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kernel Sports Staff predictions for the 2019 football season

What will the Cats’ final 2019 record be?Erika: 7-5. I realize I also made that same exact prediction last year and was embarrassingly wrong, so here’s to hoping this doesn’t bite me in the butt...

Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Kash Daniel (56) reaching for a tackle. University of Kentucky football defeated Middle Tennessee State University 34-23 at Kroger Field on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Here’s how UK’s defense will look to fill gaps with worthy replacements

Mohammad Ahmad August 29, 2019

Out with the old, in with the new.That could be the 2019 Kentucky football defense’s mantra. With nine defenders leaving a defense that finished second in the SEC in total defense last season, some big...

Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Kash Daniel and safety Davonte Robinson adjust their Citrus Bowl champions hats during the VRBO Citrus Bowl against Penn State on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, at Camping World Stadium, in Orlando, Florida. Kentucky defeated Penn State 27-24. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

It’s spring football time in the Bluegrass

Mohammad Ahmad April 8, 2019

Heartbroken Kentucky men’s basketball fans just might have something to uplift their spirits as UK spring football is in full swing.After winning their first bowl game in a decade and flirting with an...

Photo provided by Kash Daniel.

Bass fishing is Kash Daniel’s ‘getaway’

Erika Bonner February 25, 2019

A certain Eastern Kentuckian’s official title has temporarily changed from “Kash Daniel the Kentucky Linebacker” to “Kash Daniel the Kentucky Bass Fisherman.”On Jan. 9, Daniel announced via Twitter...

Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Kash Daniel (56) celebrating a sack. 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

UK football’s locally aired halftime Super Bowl ad costs $35,000

Rick Childress February 1, 2019

The UK football team is looking to continue its off-season advertising campaign with a halftime Super Bowl ad that is slated to run in Central and Eastern Kentucky.The team announced the ad on Friday via...

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