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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats offensive tackle Landon Young (67) high fives fans after 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

Landon Young chosen by New Orleans Saints, becomes third UK player picked in 6th Round of NFL Draft

Braden Ramsey May 1, 2021

Moments after seeing Brandin Echols and Quinton Bohanna be selected in the NFL Draft, offensive tackle Landon Young heard his name called 206th overall by the New Orleans Saints.Bohanna, Echols and...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Joshua Paschal (4) and offensive lineman coach John Schlarman walk off the field after the UK vs Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Florida won 29-21. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

More than a game: Cats honor their coach in Vandy victory

Eric Decker November 14, 2020

Kentucky desperately needed the 38-35 win it got over Vanderbilt on Saturday afternoon. Sure, getting to 3-4 was nice. But honoring John Schlarman, a man who epitomized Kentucky football both on and off...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Joshua Paschal (4) and offensive lineman coach John Schlarman walk off the field after the UK vs Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Florida won 29-21. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Players and colleagues honor John Schlarman

Braden Ramsey November 12, 2020

After a long and heavy fight with cholangiocarcinoma - a rare form of cancer that forms in the bile ducts - Kentucky offensive line coach John Schlarman died Thursday morning at the age of 45.An inspiration...

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops watches from the sideline during the Governors Cup game against Louisville on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 45-13. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Cats talk Trenches and Terry following scrimmage

Eric Decker August 29, 2020

After making the dramatic and – to some – polarizing statement on Thursday by walking out of practice, the UK football team was back on the field ready to continue preparation for Auburn.In light...

Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Kash Daniel (56) waves to the crowd during the senior day ceremony before the University of Kentucky vs. University of Louisville Governor’s Cup football game on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 45-13. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Cats seeking back-to-back bowl victories

Mohammad Ahmad December 30, 2019

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- After a culminating win in last season's VRBO Citrus Bowl, the Kentucky football team looks to add another trophy to the shelf. The Cats (7-5) will look to cap off their season with...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) hugs offensive coordinator Eddie Gran after the UK vs Arkansas football game on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 24-20. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Gran, offense prepare to face highly ranked Georgia defense

Mohammad Ahmad October 15, 2019

Kentucky Football offensive coordinator Eddie Gran and select players met with the media after practice on Tuesday evening to discuss preparations for their upcoming matchup against the No. 10 ranked Georgia...

Kentucky running back Kavosiey Smoke carries the ball down the field during the game against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 38-17. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK football practice report: September 10

September 10, 2019

The Kentucky football program is working through some changes ahead of the Florida game, and players seem to be eager and ready to execute those adjustments. The most obvious change being quarterback...

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,...

Sophomore Allen Daily Jr. runs downfield during the game against Toledo on Saturday, August 31, 2019 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 38-24. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Kentucky football practice report: September 3rd

Mohammad Ahmad September 3, 2019

UK football offensive coordinator Eddie Gran and select players spoke with the media after practice on Tuesday afternoon to discuss their preparation toward facing visiting opponent Eastern Michigan University...

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

Mark Stoops says Cats need to start season playing ‘aggressive’

Mohammad Ahmad August 26, 2019

UK football head coach Mark Stoops spoke with the media Monday afternoon as the Cats prepare for their season opener against the visiting Toledo Rockets this coming Saturday, August 31st at noon. Stoops...

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...

The Kentucky Wildcats football team runs onto the field prior to the game against South Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated South Carolina 24 to 10. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Watkins to be out “a short time” with knee injury

September 30, 2018

UK football’s starting left tackle, Naasir Watkins, will be out for “a short time” according to head coach Mark Stoops in the early hours of Sunday morning after the team’s 24-10 win over South...

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