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DeAndre Square UK Football Training Camp 2021 Photo by Jacob Noger | UK Football

DeAndre Square providing defensive leadership during fall camp

Barkley Truax August 13, 2021

Setting an example for those around you is written on chapter one, page one of the Leadership 101 handbook and it seems as though senior linebacker DeAndre Square has been studying this summer.“This...

Ole Miss Football vs LSU on December 19th, 2020 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. Photo by Joshua McCoy/Ole Miss Athletics Twitter and Instagram: @OleMissPix Buy Photos at RebelWallArt.com

Ole Miss’ Jacquez Jones transfers to Kentucky

Barkley Truax June 10, 2021

Ole Miss' leading tackler last season has committed to Mark Stoops to become a Kentucky Wildcat next season.Jacquez Jones, an inside linebacker from Tuscaloosa, AL was considering South Carolina, Liberty,...

Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Jamin Davis (44) celebrates a tackle 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

Jamin Davis selected 19th overall by Washington Football Team in NFL Draft

Braden Ramsey April 29, 2021

With the 19th pick in the NFL Draft, the Washington Football Team has selected Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis.The breakout Wildcat is the third UK defender to be chosen in the NFL's first round since...

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...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) is tackled by a host of UGA defensive players during the University of Kentucky vs. University of Georgia football game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 14-3. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UPDATED: Football missing ten players at Alabama due to COVID, injuries

Braden Ramsey November 21, 2020

Going into Tuscaloosa and bringing out a win was already going to be a tough task for this Kentucky football team. The hill to climb looks even more insurmountable as we reach game day.Kyle Tucker of...

Kentucky’s defensive back Kelvin Joseph (1) celebrates a touch down, during the second quarter of a game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020.

Kentucky Defense dismantles Tennessee in Second Straight Dominant Showing

Barkley Truax October 17, 2020

Kentucky defeated Tennessee 34-7 in Knoxville for the first time since 1984 on Saturday, snapping a 17-game losing streak at Neyland Stadium.The defense in particular helped carry the Wildcats to their...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Allen Dailey Jr. (89) celebrates after forcing a turnover during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 17-13. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky knocks off No. 18 Tennessee; Ends 17-game losing streak at Neyland Stadium

Eric Decker October 17, 2020

2020 has made it seem like anything is truly possible. The Cats added another tack onto that reality with this afternoon’s milestone.That’s right: Mark Stoops and company defeated arch-rival No. 18...

UK’s defense brings down UofL’s quarterback during the University of Kentucky vs. University of Louisville Governor’s Cup football game on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 45-13. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Cats’ eye view: UK football’s defense

Eric Decker September 25, 2020

Defensive Coordinator Brad White is entering his second year in the position; returning with him is over half of his 2019 starting unit, which ranked 21st nationally in total defense and 13th in scoring...

Two UK players dive after a live fumble during the University of Kentucky vs. UT Martin football game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 50-7. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Defense throttles UT-Martin in 50-7 blowout victory

Mohammad Ahmad November 23, 2019

From the very first snap until the end of the game, Kentucky football’s defense was in control. Kentucky shutdown the University of Tennessee at Martin Skyhawks’ offense at Kroger Field on Saturday...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) runs the ball past a defender during the University of Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt University football game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. UK won 38-14.Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Cats prepare for Skyhawks on the cusp of bowl eligibility

Mohammad Ahmad November 20, 2019

With just two weeks remaining in the regular season, Kentucky is on the verge of becoming bowl eligible for the fourth straight season.It would be just the second streak of four or more years for the Cats...

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops holds a press conference during football media day on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky football practice report: August 17th

Mohammad Ahmad August 17, 2019

UK football head coach Mark Stoops and select players hit the podium Saturday afternoon to discuss the results of that morning’s scrimmage.After the team’s first scrimmage last week, Stoops said his...

Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Kash Daniel (56) reacts after a play during the game against Central Michigan on Saturday Sept. 1, 2018, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 35-20. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Younger players to get quality playing time at Texas A&M

October 1, 2018

Kyle Field seats over 100,000 people and is probably one of the most difficult places to play in the country, especially for younger players.The rowdy crowds and massive stadium can be overwhelming for...

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