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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

Kentucky football wide receiver Dane Key enters transfer portal

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor December 9, 2024

The dominos continued to fall as Kentucky football wide receiver Dane Key announced he was entering the transfer portal.  “After much prayer and reflection, I’ve made the decision to enter the...

Kernel at the Buzzer: A Long Road Ahead

Colton Johnson, Sports Podcast Host December 8, 2024

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week, host Colton Johnson is joined by Assistant Sports Editor Jonathon Bruner as they take a look at what's next for Kentucky football after it ended its season...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) hands the ball off to Kentucky Wildcats running back Jamarion Wilcox (10) during the football game vs. Louisville on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

RAPID-FIRE RECAP: Four takeaways from Kentucky football’s Governor’s Cup embarrassment

Sara Gibson, Football Beat Reporter November 30, 2024

Kentucky football fell to Louisville 41-14 to finish the 2024 campaign 4-8 for the first time since 2003.  Kentucky's bowl streak was not the only streak that came to end with the loss as the Wildcats...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Jamarion Wilcox (10) runs the ball down the field during the football game vs. Louisville on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

At the Whistle: Kentucky football falls 41-14 to Louisville in 2024 Governor’s Cup

Colton Johnson, Football Beat Writer November 30, 2024

Kentucky football (4-8, 1-7) ended its season on Saturday with a 41-14 loss to the Louisville Cardinals (8-5, 5-3) in the 2024 Governor's Cup. Apart from it being senior day for a plethora of Wildcats...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive back JQ Hardaway (6) claps 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

PREVIEW: Kentucky football seeks sixth consecutive Governor’s Cup victory

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor November 30, 2024

Kentucky football (4-7) is set to close out its 2024 campaign with a Governor’s Cup clash against the Louisville Cardinals (7-4).  The Wildcats enter the matchup following a 31-14 road loss to No....

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) scores a touchdown while holding off Murray State defensive back Chavaris Dumas (20) during the Kentucky vs. Murray State football game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 48-6. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

Kentucky football’s Cutter Boley named starting quarterback ahead of Louisville matchup

Colton Johnson, Football Beat Reporter November 26, 2024

After seeing action in games against Florida, Murray State and No. 3 Texas, freshman quarterback Cutter Boley will see his first start under center in Kentucky’s season finale in the Governor’s Cup...

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...

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 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...

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