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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello walks off the field after the No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Ole Miss football game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Vaught Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Ole Miss won 22-19. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello fired

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 29, 2022

Kentucky offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello was fired on Tuesday, becoming the second UK coach to lose his job just days after the conclusion of the 2022 regular season. Scangarello was in Lexington...

Kentucky running back Kavosiey Smoke (0) runs the ball for a touchdown during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Tennessee won 45-42. Photo by Jack Weaver | Kentucky Kernel

Moving pieces and new faces: What to expect from Kentucky’s offense

Katelyn Perkins, Reporter August 30, 2022

The 2022 college football season is rapidly approaching, with less than one week away until the Wildcats return to Kroger Field. As the excitement builds, only time will tell how well the Cats' offense...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Cole Lanter (81) scores a touchdown as wide receiver Luke Leeper (37) celebrates in the background during the UK football spring game on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Questions answered and questions remaining after Kentucky football’s spring scrimmage

Cole Parke April 14, 2022

Kentucky football held its annual spring game on Saturday, pitting offense against defense in a display of where the program is ahead of the summer dead period.With every offseason of college athletics...

Kentucky Wildcats guard TyTy Washington Jr. (3) celebrates a teammates 3-pointer during the UK vs. Vanderbilt SEC Tournament quarterfinals mens basketball game on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. UK won 77-71. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky’s path to the 2022 Final Four

Cole Parke March 13, 2022

With the field of 68 set in stone, Kentucky’s path to its ninth national championship, second under head coach John Calipari, has been laid out.Earning the No. 2 seed in the East Region, Kentucky first...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari argues a call during the UK vs. Duke men’s basketball game as part of the State Farm Champions Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Duke won 79-71. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

‘I loved our fight.’ Calipari positive following opening night defeat to Duke

Hunter Shelton November 10, 2021

“We got a lot of work to do.” Kentucky head coach John Calipari did not mince his words following No. 10 Kentucky’s 79-71 loss to No. 9 Duke in the State Farm Champions Classic in Madison Square...

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) stiff arms a defender to score a touchdown during UK’s game against Missouri on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 35-28. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Across the (By)Line: Chattanooga Mocs

Hunter Shelton September 17, 2021

Peyton Gray, The University Echo, UT Chattanooga  For the unfamiliar, how would you describe Chattanooga’s football program? Peyton: I would say UTC’s football program consists of young guys who...

Kentucky wide receiver Isaiah Epps (81) catches a pass guarded by Kentucky defensive back Cedrick Dort Jr. (3) during an open practice in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Changes coming to Kentucky’s offense

Hunter Shelton September 2, 2021

Mark Stoops has changed almost everything about Kentucky football since his arrival in 2013.From the program’s culture to the onfield product, UK is no longer a SEC bottom-dweller searching for multiple...

Kentucky offensive coordinator Liam Coen coaches his team during an open practice in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Creativity and positivity, Liam Coen’s game one philosophy

Barkley Truax August 31, 2021

The hype Kentucky offensive coordinator Liam Coen’s debut as the primary play caller for the Wildcats this Saturday is unprecedented for a UK coach. Coen, however, doesn’t feel the pressure as much...

Terry Wilson waits for the snap during the game against South Carolina on Saturday, September 29, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Kentucky set to host South Carolina for season finale

Barkley Truax December 3, 2020

It’s been a long, tough road for the Kentucky football program this season. Tragedy, injury and just about everything else has affected players and staff all year. If one team’s season embodied 2020,...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Josh Ali (6) runs the ball up the field during the University of Kentucky vs. University of Georgia football game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 14-3. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky offense optimistic heading into Tuscaloosa

Barkley Truax November 17, 2020

The Cats are huge underdogs against No. 1 Alabama this Saturday. But as coach Herm Edwards notable said, “You play to win the game.” Kentucky’s staff is echoing that sentiment ahead of the clash.“My...

Kentucky Wildcats tight end Keaton Upshaw (88) runs out onto the field before the University of Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt University football game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. UK won 38-14.Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky hopes to get its offense on track against Vanderbilt

Barkley Truax November 13, 2020

Following its bye week, Kentucky (2-4) is set to play Vanderbilt (0-5) in Lexington this Saturday.The Cats have had a rough last two games to say the least. Despite the defense leading the nation in interceptions...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops gets interviewed before the University of Kentucky vs. University of Georgia football game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 14-3. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Bowling Green tight end Jordan Dingle commits to Kentucky

Barkley Truax November 13, 2020

The Kentucky football program had a tough Thursday as it learned of the passing of offensive line coach John Schlarman. While nothing can trump the loss of such a momentous figure, the team received...

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