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Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Kendrick Law (1) celebrates converting a first down during the football game against Ole Miss on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

Kendrick Law posts career day in his last game at Kroger Field

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor November 18, 2025

Kendrick Law waited for his last game at Kroger Field to have not only his best game at Kentucky, but of his career. "Today was super exciting for me, and very motivational for me to keep going,"...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley hands off the ball to Kentucky Wildcats running back Seth McGowan during the football game against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

Seth McGowan scores 3 touchdowns on senior day in-front of special guests

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor November 17, 2025

Seth McGowan has found the endzone a dozen times in 2025, but three on senior day were a bit more special than the rest. McGowan grew up around 872 miles away from Lexington in Mesquite, Texas and...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the football game against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

SPARKPLUG: Cutter Boley’s scramble ignites Kentucky football

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor November 16, 2025

In a late-season non-conference game with a small crowd, players can play unmotivated and unenergetic, but Cutter Boley changed that in the team's 42-10 win over Tennessee Tech. It's clear that...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops talks with Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles head coach Bobby Wilder after the football game against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 42-10. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

PHOTOS: Kentucky football ends 10-0 streak for Tennessee Tech

Christian Kantosky, Kate Bonafede, and Sydney Novack November 15, 2025

Kentucky football won its last regular-season home game 42-10 against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky.  

Kentucky Wildcats running back Seth McGowan celebrates scoring a touchdown during the football game against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

At the Whistle: Offense dominates for Kentucky football in 42-10 win over Tennessee Tech

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor November 15, 2025

Kentucky football (5-5, 2-5 SEC) rode a dominant offensive effort to a 42-10 win over Tennessee Tech (10-1, 7-0 OVC). The Wildcats entered the game on back-to-back wins over Auburn and Florida. The...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops calls a timeout during the football game against Texas on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Texas won 16-13. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

COLUMN: Mark Stoops has shown a new side in recent winning streak

Sydney Cox, Sports Reporter November 15, 2025

For the better part of the last two years, many Kentucky fans have been calling for Mark Stoops to be removed as Kentucky’s Head Coach.  Stoops, no doubt, delivered when he entered as Kentucky’s...

Kentucky Wildcats celebrate after scoring a touchdown during the football game against Florida on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 38-7. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

Three key performances from Kentucky football’s 38-7 win over Florida

Sydney Cox, Sports Reporter November 12, 2025

Kentucky football (4-5, 2-5 SEC) convincingly defeated Florida (3-6, 2-4 SEC) 38-7, putting on one of the best performances of the 2025 season.  Throughout the season, it has been no secret that...

Kentucky Wildcats football players walk offf the field after the football game against University of Florida on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 38-7. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: Kentucky football takes down Florida, boosts bowl game hopes

Sydney Novack and Will Luckett November 9, 2025

Kentucky beat Florida 38-7 on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. After winning their previous two games, the Wildcats are now in the mix for a bowl appearance. They...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Cam Dooley (18) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the football game against Florida on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

At the Whistle: Kentucky football ends 770-day streak with 38-7 win over Florida

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor November 8, 2025

Kentucky football (4-5, 2-5 SEC) ended its 770-day SEC home winless streak with a 38-7 win over Florida (3-6, 2-4 SEC). The win over the Gators marks the first 30+ point SEC win for Kentucky since...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops walks off the field after the football game against Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Tennessee won 56-34. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

COLUMN: Kentucky vs. Florida could have program-altering implications for Kentucky

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor November 7, 2025

For two teams well out of the playoff hunt, it's hard to believe that a game between them could have historical implications, but that is just the case between Kentucky and Florida. For the first...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) throws a pass during the football game against Georgia on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-14. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

At the whistle: Kentucky football defeats Auburn by a score of 10-3 for its first SEC win of 2025

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor November 1, 2025

Kentucky football (3-5, 1-5 SEC) dominated on defense to defeat Auburn (4-5, 1-5 SEC) by a score of 10-3 for its first conference win in 2025. The Wildcats came into the game reeling and desperately...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Ty Bryant (14) celebrates after an incomplete pass during the football game against Texas on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Texas won 16-13. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

PREVIEW: Kentucky football hits the road to take on Auburn still seeking first SEC win

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor October 31, 2025

The season rolls into week nine which means Kentucky football (2-5, 0-5 SEC) takes on Auburn (4-4, 1-4 SEC) in its third SEC road game of the year. What to Watch- Both teams have been the topic of...

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