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Former Kentucky football lineman Ben Christman found dead at 21

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 12, 2025

Former Kentucky football offensive lineman Ben Christman was found dead at the age of 21 in his Las Vegas apartment on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 11. Christman, who played two seasons in Lexington...

Senior quarterback Mike Hartline looks for an open reciever while being pursued by defensive tackle Mister Cobble during the Blue White game at Commonwealth Stadium Saturday April 24, 2010. Photo by Scott Hannigan

FULL CIRCLE: Mike Hartline returns to Kentucky football as offensive analyst

Anthony Napolitano, Football Beat Reporter February 8, 2025

Mike Hartline, a name synonymous with Kentucky football, is set to return to his alma mater in a new role as an offensive analyst.  The 36-year-old native of Canton, Ohio, has made significant strides...

Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (2) prays before the start of the game before the game between Kentucky and South Carolina. Kentucky lost to South Carolina 31-6. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky football star Jamon ‘Pop’ Dumas-Johnson to feature in East-West Shrine Bowl

Anthony Napolitano, Football Beat Reporter January 30, 2025

Jamon Dumas-Johnson, a standout linebacker from Kentucky, is gearing up to showcase his skills in the prestigious East-West Shrine Bowl. Dumas-Johnson will be the 13th player all time under Head Coach...

Kentucky running back Ray Davis runs the ball during the Kentucky vs. Alabama football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 49-21. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

CATS IN THE PROS: Ray Davis concludes successful rookie season with Buffalo Bills

Parker Scott, Football Beat Reporter January 29, 2025

Former Kentucky running back Ray Davis’ rookie season with the Buffalo Bills came to a close on Sunday with a 32-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. Despite only rushing...

Kentucky defensive back Maxwell Hairston catches his breath during the Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 38-21. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Maxwell Hairston and Deone Walker to represent Kentucky at Reese’s Senior Bowl

Anthony Napolitano, Football Beat Reporter January 28, 2025

Kentucky football is set to make its mark at the upcoming Reese’s Senior Bowl, with standout players Maxwell Hairston and Deone Walker representing the American team in the prestigious event. Hairston,...

Kentucky offensive coordinator Liam Coen coaches his team during an open practice in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Former Kentucky football Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen becomes head coach of NFL Jacksonville Jaguars

Parker Scott, Football Beat Reporter January 26, 2025

Former Kentucky Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen plans to become the new head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, as reported by ESPN’s Jenna Laine on Thursday. Coen served as the offensive coordinator...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Ja'Mori Maclin (9) scores a touchdown during the football game vs. Louisville on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 41-14. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky football to be featured in Netflix series highlighting SEC football

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor December 31, 2024

Kentucky fans will have a never before seen look into UK football and the SEC during the 2024 season across an eight part docu-series that will air on Netflix. Netflix announced in a release that, “Whether...

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....

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