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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats running back Sihiem King runs down the field during the Music City Bowl game against Northwestern on Friday, December 29, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky was defeated 24-23. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Sihiem King to use redshirt this season

September 30, 2018

After beating South Carolina on Saturday night, head coach Mark Stoops announced that third string running back Sikhism King will redshirt this season.King was spotted pregame wearing street clothes while...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Terry Wilson (3) carries the ball towards the end zone during the game against Murray State on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Murray 48-10. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Everybody gets involved as Cats blow out Racers

September 15, 2018

Saturday afternoon, the Cats took care of business for their third straight win this season, defeating FCS opponent Murray State 48-10. For the first time this season, the Cats committed no turnovers,...

Kentucky senior wide receiver David Bouvier runs towards the end zone during the game against Central Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kroger Field. Kentucky won 35-20. Jordan Prather | Staff

UK football survives rocky first half to win season opener

September 1, 2018

The UK football team opened its season Saturday afternoon in a rollercoaster fashion that saw four turnovers, a quarterback switch and two 50-yard runs, all before halftime. The Cats came out with a win...

Benny Snell Jr. #26 of the Kentucky Wildcats runs to the in-zone during the game against Vanderbilt University on Saturday, November 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 44 to 21. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK gets first large win of the season over Vanderbilt

November 11, 2017

On a mild afternoon in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday, the UK football team went to challenge the Vanderbilt Commodores looking for their first win in the city since 2009. They finally accomplished the...

Kentucky won 40 - 34 against Missouri on Saturday, October 7, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Eddie Justice

Ole Miss football looks to bring passing attack to Lexington

AJ Harris November 2, 2017

The UK football team will look to move to 7-2 on the season against Ole Miss (3-5) on Saturday, Nov. 4. ­­The Cats are coming off of a good win against Tennessee, where they won 29-26. The Rebels of...

Florida quarterback Kadarius Toney scores a touchdown during the game against Florida on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky was defeated 28 to 27. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK football falls to Florida for 31st straight year

Phillip Hawkins September 23, 2017

Heartbreak again for Kentucky. After going toe-to-toe with the Florida Gators throughout the game, the Kentucky Wildcats fell short for the 31st straight time.It’s been a long 30 years for the Wildcats....

Sihiem King #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats jukes Nigel Bethel #1 of the Eastern Kentucky Colonels and another defender during the game against EKU on Saturday, September 9, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated EKU 27-16. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Eddie Gran plans to reduce Snell’s workload in the future

September 19, 2017

Heading into the season, many believed that running back Benny Snell would be the workhouse rusher for the team, and that has played out to be true so far.Last week against South Carolina, Snell played...

Eddie Gran is introduced as UK Footballs new offensive coordinator at Commonwealth Stadium on Monday, January 4, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Joel Repoley | Staff 

Eddie Gran wants the offense to “make simple better”

September 13, 2017

Offensive coordinator Eddie Gran has an easy solution to fix some of the struggles Kentucky’s offense has gone through earlier this season: making football simpler by eliminating penalties and bad snaps.“Our...

Stephen Johnson #15 of the Kentucky Wildcats looks at space before rushing for a touchdown during the game against EKU on Saturday, September 9, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated EKU 27-16. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Saturday’s game showed who the starting quarterback is for UK

Matt Donaldson September 9, 2017

Coming off of an up and down performance that ultimately lead to a 27-16 win, the Kentucky Wildcats seem to have finally resolved their starting quarterback issue. Quarterback Stephen Johnson got the initial...

Head coach Mark Stoops waves to the crowd after the game against Austin Peay on Saturday, November 19, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Mark Stoops knows the offense must improve before Saturday’s game

Chris Leach September 4, 2017

As UK Football gets ready for their home-opener against Eastern Kentucky, Mark Stoops made it known in his Monday press conference that the Cats need to improve before the Colonels come to town.EKU lost...

Members of the University of Kentucky Football Team hangout on the field during the media day at Kroger Field on Sunday July 30, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Behind Snell, Cats project to be fine at running back

Chris Leach August 19, 2017

As a freshman, Benny Snell never imagined being in the role he currently is in just a year later.A year ago, Snell was still learning the playbook while Stanley “Boom” Williams and Jojo Kemp took more...

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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