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Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops shrugs during the Kentucky vs. Texas football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Kentucky lost 31-14. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky football loses to No. 3 Texas 31-14

Sydney Yonnker, staff November 24, 2024

  Kentucky is back in the losing column after dropping its first match-up with new SEC member Texas, losing 31-14 on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin,...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (0) fights through the Texas defense during the Kentucky vs. Texas football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

At the Whistle: Kentucky football falls short 31-14 to No. 3 Texas

Colton Johnson, Football Beat Reporter November 23, 2024

Kentucky football (4-7, 1-7) fell 31-14 to No. 3 Texas (10-1, 6-1) on the road on Saturday, officially ending its hopes of reaching six wins to maintain bowl eligibility. The game served as the farthest...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Dane Key (6) points after reaching the first down marker during the football game vs. Murray State Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

PREVIEW: Kentucky football travels to Austin for date with No. 3 Longhorns

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor November 23, 2024

Kentucky football (4-6, 1-6 SEC) will be heading out west for a clash with No. 3 Texas (9-1, 5-1 SEC) on Saturday. The only time these two teams have ever faced off on the gridiron was in 1951 when...

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: A New Era

Colton Johnson, Sports Podcast Host November 22, 2024

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week, host Colton Johnson is joined by Sports Editor Cole Parke and reporter Kai McClelland as they break down Kentucky men's basketball's win over Lipscomb....

Kentucky Wildcats tight end Khamari Anderson (15) reacts after a call made during the football game vs. Murray State on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 48-6. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

DEPTH CHART DEEP DIVE: Week 12 versus Texas Longhorns

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor November 21, 2024

After not making changes to the depth chart for most of the season, Kentucky football has made several changes to the depth chart ahead of its week 13 matchup against No. 3 Texas. Let’s dive into...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Anthony Brown-Stephens (5) gets tackled by Murray State Defenders during the football game vs. Murray State on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 48-6. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

RAPID-FIRE RECAP: Two pros and cons from Kentucky football’s win over Murray State

Parker Scott, Football Beat Reporter November 20, 2024

Kentucky football (4-6, 1-6 SEC) snapped a four-game losing streak with a 48-6 win over Murray State (1-10, 0-7 MVFC) at Kroger Field on Saturday.  With the win in the books, the attention now...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Jackson Schulz (29) catches an interception during the football game vs. Murray State on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 48-6. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky defeats Murray State 48-6

Matthew Mueller, Christian Kantosky, and Sydney Novack November 16, 2024

  Kentucky defeated Murray State 48-6 ending their losing streak, which now moves their record to 4-6 in the regular season, Kentucky heads to Texas to face off against the Longhorns in their...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Tre'vonn Rybka (90) dives to sack Murray State Racers quarterback Jayden Johannsen (7) during the football game vs. Murray State Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

At the Whistle: Kentucky football takes down Murray State 48-6 to keep bowl hopes alive

Colton Johnson, Football Beat Writer November 16, 2024

Kentucky Football (4-6, 1-6) kept its bowl hopes alive on Saturday after it took down the Murray State Racers (1-10, 0-7) by a score of 48-6 at Kroger Field. The Wildcats would grab the win despite...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Ja’Mori Maclin (9) catches the ball in the end zone to score a touchdown, while Tennessee defensive back Boo Carter (23) chases to stop him during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 28-18. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

Ja’Mori Maclin’s thrilling receptions provide rare bright spot for Kentucky football

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2024

As Kentucky football gets into the home stretch of the season, there have not been many positives to take away from the undeniably disappointing season. Despite that, one potential bright spot could...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Jamarion Wilcox (10) runs at the Tennessee defense during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 28-18. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

RAPID-FIRE RECAP: Three takeaways from Kentucky football’s loss at Tennessee

Sara Gibson, Football Beat Reporter November 7, 2024

Kentucky football fell to No. 7 Tennessee at Neyland Stadium by a score of 28-18.   In a contest that was closer than most thought headed into the game, there’s lots to talk about, so here’s...

Kentucky outside linebacker J.J. Weaver (13) celebrates a stop during the football game vs. Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Kentucky football’s J.J. Weaver makes sacrifice play against Auburn

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor November 7, 2024

**EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is being published retroactively due to a backup within the sports desk. This story was submitted after and pertains to the UK vs. Auburn football game on Oct. 26** While...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Gavin Wimsatt (2) runs with the ball while holding off Tennessee defensive back Will Brooks (35) during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 28-18. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky falls to Tennessee 28-18

Christian Kantosky and Sydney Yonker November 3, 2024

  Kentucky falls to Tennessee 28-18, the Cats are now on a four-game losing streak and are now 3-6 and enter a bye week before returning home to face off against Murray State.

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