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Kentucky Kernel

Former Kentucky head coach Rick Pitino and current Kentucky head coach Mark Pope wave to the crowd during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.  Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Kentucky men’s basketball checks in at No. 23 in preseason AP Top 25

Cole Parke, Sports Editor October 14, 2024

Kentucky men’s basketball earned the No. 23 ranking in the preseason AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll on Monday. The Wildcats, entering the first year under new head coach Mark Pope, have a completely...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Jordan Lovett (25) tackles Vanderbilt Commodores Quarterback Thomas Jones (28) during the football game vs. Vanderbilt on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

At the Whistle: Kentucky football falls 20-13 to Vanderbilt

Sara Gibson, Football Beat Reporter October 12, 2024

Kentucky football (3-3) lost its third SEC game of the season to Vanderbilt (4-2) by a score of 20-13 at Kroger Field. Heading into the match-up both teams were coming off historic wins, Kentucky claiming...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Dane Key (6) points for the first down after receiving a pass during the football game between the Old Miss Rebels and the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Kentucky won 20-17. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

PREVIEW: Kentucky football prepares for surprisingly significant matchup with Vanderbilt

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor October 12, 2024

Following its first bye week, Kentucky football (3-2, 1-2 SEC) is set to host the Vanderbilt Commodores (3-2, 1-1 SEC).  Both teams enter the matchup following all-time program wins as the Wildcats...

Kentucky Wildcats linebacker J.J. Weaver (13) celebrates after a stop during the game vs. Ohio University on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. by Matthew Mueller | Staff

COLUMN: Kentucky’s front seven is among the best in the country and will prove it against Vanderbilt

Colton Johnson, Football Beat Reporter October 11, 2024

When Kentucky fans scanned the Wildcats’ schedule when it first came out, there was little doubt in their minds that the Oct. 12 match up against the Vanderbilt Commodores would serve as one of the most...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) runs the ball during the Kentucky vs. Ohio University football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

DEPTH CHART DEEP DIVE: Week seven versus Vanderbilt Commodores

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor October 9, 2024

Following its first bye week of the season, Kentucky football returns to action for the first time since upsetting former No. 6 Ole Miss 20-17 as it is set to host the Vanderbilt Commodores.  After...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Jordan Lovett (25) throws the ball down in celebration during the Kentucky vs. Ohio University Football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky receives just one vote in week seven AP Top 25 Poll following bye week

Cole Parke, Sports Editor October 6, 2024

Kentucky football received one vote in the week seven AP Top 25 Poll, being a victim of the “out of sight, out of mind” mentality and losing five votes. The Wildcats had the week off after conquering...

Kentucky offensive line player celebrate after Kentucky Wildcats tight end Josh Kattus (84) recovered the ball for a touchdown during the football game between the Old Miss Rebels and the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Kentucky won 20-17. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

THREE PLAYS TO GLORY: Looking back on Kentucky football’s 20-17 upset in Oxford

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor October 5, 2024

One of the oldest cliches in sports is that “one play doesn’t define a game.” That old saying rang especially true in Kentucky football’s 20-17 upset win over then No. 6 Ole Miss. No, in...

Male High School running back DJ Ginter (2) pushes through defenders during the game vs. Frederick Douglass High School on Friday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington, KY. Male won 31-28.

Notable results from around the Commonwealth in high school football

Cole Parke, Sports Editor October 5, 2024

With the Kentucky Kernel launching high school sports coverage on Friday, reporters from the sports department were on site for two colossal showdowns in high school football. Traveling to South...

Members of the Kentucky rugby team pose for a team photo. Photo by Cassie Redden Photography, provided by Kentucky rugby.

Kentucky rugby hosts Tennessee in pivotal matchup for back-to-back national championship ambitions

Cole Parke, Sports Editor October 4, 2024

No. 1 Kentucky rugby is set to host No. 5 Tennessee at the UK intramural fields in what is perhaps the largest regular season hurdle in the Wildcats’ campaign for back-to-back national championships. The...

Fans cheer as Kentucky football runs out of the tunnel before the game between Kentucky and Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost to Georgia 13-12. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Conference realignment continues to rage amidst thrilling college football season

Cole Parke, Sports Editor October 1, 2024

Despite being in the midst of an exciting college football season, in the first year of the expanded College Football Playoffs, conference realignment continues to decimate conferences across the country. Few...

Kentucky Wildcats tight end Josh Kattus (84) recovers the fumble for a touchdown during the game between the Old Miss Rebels and the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Kentucky won 20-17. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Kentucky football remains unranked in week six AP Top 25 despite top-10 win in Oxford

Cole Parke, Sports Editor September 29, 2024

Kentucky football received six votes in the week six AP Top 25 football poll on Sunday despite defeating former No. 6 Ole Miss on the road on Saturday. The Wildcats improved to 3-2 on the year with...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Gavin Wimsatt (2) celebrates after getting a first down during the game between the Old Miss Rebels and the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

RAPID-FIRE RECAP: Five takeaways from Kentucky football’s victory over Ole Miss

Parker Scott, Football Beat Reporter September 28, 2024

Kentucky football shocked the world Saturday, marching into Oxford, Mississippi, and conquering the No. 6 Rebels 20-17. With such a monumental win for the program gracing the television screens...

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