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Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops stands coaching his team during the Kentucky vs. Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 33-14. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky football enters week five AP top 25 for first time all season

Sara Gibson, Reporter October 1, 2023

Kentucky football received the No. 20 rank in the week five AP top 25 poll on Sunday, marking the first time the Wildcats have been ranked in the 2023-24 season. The Wildcats found themselves inside...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Ray Davis (1) rushes during the Kentucky vs. Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 33-14. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Strong day for Ray Davis powers Kentucky football to win over Florida

Tyler Russell, Reporter October 1, 2023

The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the No. 22 ranked Florida Gators for the third time in a row on Saturday to improve to 5-0 on the season. A packed Kroger Field was anticipating a close matchup as that's...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Ray Davis (1) celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 33-14. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Kentucky football defeats No. 22 Florida 33-14, improves to 5-0

Cole Parke, Sports Editor September 30, 2023

Kentucky football defeated No. 22 Florida 33-14 at Kroger Field in Lexington on Saturday, remaining undefeated on the season. The Wildcats entered the match on the back of a 4-0 start to the season,...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Tayvion Robinson (9) runs the ball during the No. 20 Kentucky vs. No. 12 Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. UK won 26-16. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Across the (By)Line: Florida Gators football

Cole Parke, Sports Editor September 29, 2023

The “Across the (By)Line” series will give Kentucky basketball fans an in-depth look at their opponent for this week — from the mind of the opposing school’s sports editor. This week: The Alligator,...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Devin Leary (13) prepares to throw during the Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt football game on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. UK won 45-28. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

PREVIEW: Kentucky football to host No. 22 Florida for first ranked matchup of the year

Parker Scott, Staff Writer September 29, 2023

Kentucky football (4-0, 1-0 SEC) is preparing to take on the No. 22 Florida Gators (3-1, 1-0 SEC) at home for its first ranked matchup of the season. The Wildcats have won their last two matches against...

Kentucky Wildcats cornerback Maxwell Hairston (31) out runs the Vanderbilt Commodores offense for pick six during the Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt football game on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. UK won 45-28. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Kentucky football defensive back Maxwell Hairston makes history in win over Vanderbilt

Jonathon Bruner, Reporter September 29, 2023

Kentucky football went on the road and defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores 45-28 to move to 4-0 on the season on Saturday.  The game was also the Wildcats’ first test in the SEC and they were able...

Kentucky Wildcats wideout Barion Brown (7) collects a pass on the sideline during the Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt football game on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. UK won 45-28. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Column: While the scores show dominant displays by UK offense, something still appears to be missing with Kentucky football

Luke Fetzer, Reporter September 29, 2023

Kentucky football is undefeated through four games, having outscored its opponents 152-62 in that period, a statistic that would be eye-catching for even some of the best teams in the nation. Despite...

Kentucky Wildcats running back JuTahn McClain (17) runs the ball down the field during the Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt football game on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 24-21. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Across the (By)Line: Vanderbilt Commodores football

Cole Parke, Sports Editor September 29, 2023

The “Across the (By)Line” series will give Kentucky basketball fans an in-depth look at their opponent for this week — from the mind of the opposing school’s sports editor. This week: The Vanderbilt...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Ray Davis (1) celebrates a touchdown during the Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt football game on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. UK won 45-28. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Kentucky football defeats Vanderbilt 45-28 in first road game of the year

Parker Scott, Staff Writer September 23, 2023

Kentucky football (4-0, 1-0 SEC) defeated Vanderbilt (2-3, 0-1 SEC) by a score of 45-28 on Saturday at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. The rushing game stood out for Kentucky throughout the...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Tyrell Ajian (6) grabs Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Quincy Skinner Jr. (3) during the Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt football game on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 24-21. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

PREVIEW: Kentucky football set to travel to Nashville for SEC opener against Vanderbilt

Jonathon Bruner, Reporter September 23, 2023

Following a 35-3 win over the Akron Zips to move to 3-0, Kentucky football is set to hit the road for its first SEC game of the season. One cause for concern following the victory was the status of...

Kentucky wide receiver Tayvion Robinson runs the ball during the Kentucky vs. Akron football game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 35-3. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

NUMBERS SPEAK: a breakdown of Kentucky football’s 35-3 win over Akron

Josh Smith, Reporter September 20, 2023

Saturday night was business as usual at Kroger Field, where Kentucky covered a 26-point spread against Akron with a 32-point win, 35-3. Yet, despite that, the game left a weird taste in the mouths of...

Kentucky offensive lineman Eli Cox reacts to Kentucky scoring during the Kentucky vs. Akron football game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 35-3. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky football’s “Big Blue Wall” continues to develop in new season

Sara Gibson, Reporter September 20, 2023

After allowing 47 sacks in the 2022 season, the most of any Power Five team, the “Big Blue Wall” underwent major reconstruction in the offseason.   Kentucky added two new faces to the starting...

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