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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 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 wide receiver Barion Brown (7) runs the ball down the field during the Kentucky vs Tennessee football game on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

At the Whistle: Kentucky football falls to No. 7 Tennessee 28-18

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor November 2, 2024

Kentucky football (3-6, 1-6 SEC) came up short against No. 7 Tennessee (7-1, 4-1 SEC) by a score of 28-18. The Wildcats entered the matchup coming off their third straight loss, whereas the Vols were...

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Turning the Page

Colton Johnson, Sports Podcast Host November 1, 2024

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week, host Colton Johnson is joined by reporters Sara Gibson and Kai McClelland as they take a look at Kentucky football's 24-10 loss to Auburn that all but ended...

Kentucky fans watch on with disappointment during the football game vs. Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 24-10. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Kentucky football’s defense has regressed in recent games as season spirals

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor October 28, 2024

After being one of the biggest strengths of the team, Kentucky football’s defense has significantly regressed in the past two weeks.  “We talked about coming out of that Ole Miss game, how...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) looks for an open receiver during the football game vs Florida on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. Kentucky lost 48-20. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

COLUMN: It’s time for Kentucky football to turn to Cutter Boley full time

Daniel Quartapella, Reporter October 27, 2024

Kentucky football is set to match up with Auburn after suffering a blowout loss to Florida on the road. The Cats return home to Kroger Field on Saturday, desperately trying to get back in the win...

Kentucky wideout Fred Farrier II (13) jogs off the field during the football game vs. Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

RAPID-FIRE RECAP: Four takeaways from Kentucky football’s loss at home to Auburn

Sara Gibson, Football Beat Reporter October 26, 2024

After returning home and suffering a 24-10 loss at the hands of the Auburn Tigers, Kentucky football has fallen to 1-4 in SEC play.   With lots to analyze after the loss, four takeaways stood...

Kentucky Head Coach Mark Stoops watches on during the football game vs. Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

At the Whistle: Kentucky football falls short against Auburn 24-10

Jonathon Bruner, Assisstant Sports Editor October 26, 2024

Kentucky football (3-5, 1-5 SEC) fell to Auburn (3-5, 1-4 SEC) by a score of 24-10. Both teams entered the matchup following losses as Kentucky dropped a game to Florida on the road, and the Tigers...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Jamarion Wilcox (10) stiff arms a defender 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 football turns to redshirt freshman Jamarion Wilcox in pivotal Auburn matchup

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor October 26, 2024

On Wednesday night when the first injury report for Kentucky football’s week nine matchup against Auburn came out, two key offensive names were listed as out.  Those two names were the running...

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