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Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Rahsaan Lewis (19) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the No. 22 Kentucky vs. No. 16 Mississippi State football game on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 27-17. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 22 Kentucky football defeats No. 16 Mississippi State 27-17 at Kroger Field

Jack Weaver and Carter Skaggs October 18, 2022

The No. 22 Wildcats defeated the No. 16 Mississippi State Bulldogs 27-17 on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Pregame: First Half: Second Half:

Kentucky Wildcats running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the UK vs Iowa VRBO Citrus Bowl football game on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Chris Rodriguez returning to Kentucky for 2022 season

Cole Parke January 10, 2022

Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. has announced he will return to the Wildcats for the 2022 football season.Rodriguez, a junior, has been with the Wildcats since the 2018 season as a redshirt freshman....

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops holds up the trophy after the UK vs Iowa VRBO Citrus Bowl football game on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. UK won 20-17. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Column: Is Citrus Bowl Kentucky football’s ceiling?

Barkley Truax January 2, 2022

For the second time in four seasons, the Kentucky Wildcats are Citrus Bowl champions. But where does the success end?In 2019 and now 2022, Mark Stoops has led his Cats to two 10-win seasons—something...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) receives his MVP award for the UK vs Iowa VRBO Citrus Bowl football game on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. UK won 20-17. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Wan’Dale Robinson breaks Kentucky single-season receiving record at Citrus Bowl

Barkley Truax January 1, 2022

When Kentucky singed Wan’Dale Robinson nearly one year ago, it was with a promise of change from the stagnant offense of old and a leap into the new era of Kentucky football under Mark Stoops and Liam...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) gives the “L’s down” signal after scoring a touchdown during the UK vs. Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky dominates Louisville, keeps Governor’s Cup in Lexington

Barkley Truax November 27, 2021

For the third game in row, Kentucky (9-3) has taken care of business against in-state rival Louisville (6-6), defeating the Cardinals 52-21 to retain the Governor’s Cup.Kentucky‘s Will Levis was the...

Kentucky quarterback Beau Allen (11) celebrates after rushing for a three-yard touchdown during the Kentucky vs. New Mexico State football game on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 56-16. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky’s stars excel as Cats roll past New Mexico State, 56-16

Hunter Shelton November 20, 2021

Kentucky improved to 8-3 following a 56-16 drubbing of New Mexico State. The win makes two in a row for UK, following a three-game losing streak in SEC play. Despite four turnovers from UK, the...

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) runs the ball during the UK vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Tennessee won 45-42. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Stellar second quarter sends UK past Vanderbilt for sixth-straight season

Barkley Truax November 13, 2021

The best thing that could’ve happened to Kentucky’s (7-3) season was a trip to Nashville.A 24-point second quarter was the difference in Kentucky’s 34-17 win over the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-8)...

Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) runs the ball during the University of Kentucky vs. Florida football game on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 20-13. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

‘They beat us in all phases.’ Kentucky upset 31-17 by Mississippi State

Barkley Truax October 30, 2021

What a difference a year makes.The Wildcats were dominated from the first quarter on, losing 31-17 against Mississippi State. Kentucky gave up 31-straight points between the second and third quarter, a...

Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) celebrates during UK’s home opener against Louisiana Monroe on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 45-10. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky wins season opener in style; defeats UL Monroe 45-10

Hunter Shelton September 4, 2021

Kentucky football began their 2021 campaign with a bang on Saturday, throttling Louisiana Monroe 45-10 at Kroger Field in Lexington. Will Levis led the charge for UK, completing 18 of 26 passes for...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) runs the ball into the end zone to give the Cats a 23-14 lead late in the forth quarter of the University of Kentucky vs. North Carolina State TaxSlayer Gator Bowl game on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. Kentucky won 23-21. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Eight football players earn preseason All-SEC honors

Barkley Truax May 21, 2021

A total of eight Kentucky football players have been named to the 2021 Athlon Sports Preseason All-Southeastern Conference team."Senior offensive tackle Darian Kinnard was named first-team offense, senior...

Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Jeremy Flax (77) puts up a peace sign while running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) breaks for a touchdown during the University of Kentucky vs. University of South Carolina football game on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 41-18. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky reveals 2021 football schedule

Braden Ramsey January 27, 2021

Opponents on the gridiron are determined years in advance, so we already knew who the Cats would face in 2021. But we now know exactly when each game will take place.Early Wednesday afternoon, Kentucky...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Brandin Echols (26) celebrates with his team after picking off a NC State pass during the University of Kentucky vs. North Carolina State TaxSlayer Gator Bowl game on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. Kentucky won 23-21. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky ties school record with Gator Bowl triumph over NC State

Braden Ramsey January 2, 2021

The recent string of success the Kentucky football program has seen under Mark Stoops has become borderline unprecedented.With their 23-21 win over NC State in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, the Cats not only...

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