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Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops walks through the Cat Walk before the Kentucky vs. Alabama football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo Abbey Cutrer | Staff

ANALYSIS: Kentucky football will have revitalized offense for new coordinator

Tyler Russell, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter February 16, 2024

With the news that Kentucky football has a new offensive coordinator, Bush Hamdan, many will find it hard not to get excited for the potential of the Cats’ 2024 offense. After returning core receivers,...

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops waves to fans at the Cat Walk before the Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Kentucky football hires new offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 14, 2024

Kentucky football announced the hiring of its new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Bush Hamdan on Wednesday. The Wildcats made the hire to replace Liam Coen, who left Lexington to join the...

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

Kentucky offensive coordinator Liam Coen leaves for Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 3, 2024

Kentucky football offensive coordinator Liam Coen left the program to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday. Coen is set to become the Bucs’ offensive coordinator after former OC Dave Canales...

Alabama head coach Nick Saban coaches his team during the Kentucky vs. Alabama football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 49-21. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Legendary Alabama head coach Nick Saban retires 6-0 against Kentucky at Alabama

Cole Parke, Sports Editor January 10, 2024

Legendary Alabama football head coach Nick Saban retired from coaching on Wednesday, ending his legendary career that also included six wins over Kentucky. Saban, aged 72, finishes his career with seven...

Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary loads up to throw during the Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 33-27. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Kentucky football’s recurring issues surface in loss to Clemson in Gator Bowl

Jonathon Bruner, Reporter January 8, 2024

Kentucky football suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Clemson in the 79th annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, losing 38-35.  However, it was the same issues that have plagued...

Kentucky tight end Jordan Dingle (85) runs with the ball during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 33-27. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky football falls short 38-35 in chaotic final quarter of Gator Bowl against Clemson

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor December 29, 2023

Kentucky football came up short against No. 22 Clemson 38-35 in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, on Dec. 29. “I really liked this team,” Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops said. “I...

Kentucky linebacker Trevin Wallace runs the ball during the Kentucky vs. Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 33-14. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky linebacker Trevin Wallace declares for 2024 NFL Draft

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 15, 2023

Kentucky linebacker Trevin Wallace became the fourth Wildcat to enter his name into the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday. In his social media post announcing his departure Wallace wrote, “I want to thank...

Tennessee wide receiver Squirrel White (10), left, is tackled by Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 33-27. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips declares for 2024 NFL Draft

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 6, 2023

Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips became the third Wildcat to enter his name into the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday. In his social media post announcing his departure Phillips wrote, "I can't put...

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops stands coaching his team during the Kentucky vs. Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 33-14. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky football to face Clemson in TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 3, 2023

Kentucky football (7-5) is set to face the Clemson Tigers (8-4) in the 79th annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, it was revealed Sunday. The Wildcats finished the season 7-5 overall, concluding their season...

The Kentucky Wildcats wide receivers pose for a photo with coach Scott Woodward during Media Day on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Kentucky football wide receivers coach Scott Woodward fired after 2023 season

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 29, 2023

Kentucky football wide receivers coach Scott Woodward was fired on Wednesday following the 2023 football season. Head football coach Mark Stoops chose not to renew Woodward’s contract after three...

Kentucky offensive lineman Kenneth Horsey sprays water from a bottle during the Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 38-21. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky offensive lineman Kenneth Horsey declares for 2024 NFL Draft

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 29, 2023

Kentucky offensive lineman Kenneth Horsey became the second Wildcat to enter his name into the 2024 NFL Draft on Wednesday. In his social media post announcing his departure Horsey wrote, “Coming...

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops coaches his team during the Kentucky vs. Alabama football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 49-21. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

COLUMN: Mark Stoops staying in Lexington is the best thing for Kentucky right now

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

Big Blue Nation was thrown into utter chaos on Saturday night when reports broke that Mark Stoops was set to become the next head coach at Texas A&M. Prior to the news, Kentucky had recorded a 38-31...

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