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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

NFL Combine invites seven Wildcats to Indianapolis

Hunter Shelton February 10, 2022

Kentucky football will have seven representatives at the 2022 NFL Combine, scheduled for March 1-7 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Safety Yusuf Corker, center Luke Fortner, offensive tackles Darian...

Kentucky linebacker DeAndre Square (5) celebrates during the University of Kentucky vs. South Carolina football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. UK won 16-10. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

DeAndre Square: Linebacker, audiophile, movie buff

Lindsey Davis February 3, 2022

UK linebacker DeAndre Square has “unfinished business” with the football program. That’s why he chose to return to Kentucky for a fifth season.“I still have a lot of things to prove to NFL scouts,...

Kentucky defensive lineman Marquan McCall high fives teammates as they run onto the field for the game against Missouri on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Two of Kentucky’s defensive stars preview the offense

Barkley Truax August 24, 2021

If anyone knows what it’s like to go up against Liam Coens’ offense, it’s the stars of Kentucky’s defense.Everyday they go up against the high-powered, fast-paced offense led by Will Levis, Chris...

Justin Rogers waits to run a drill during the UK football Fan Day open practice on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Justin Rogers wants to be more “violent” up front in 2021

Barkley Truax August 12, 2021

Every football team needs a violent nose guard.Former five-star defensive linemen Justin Rogers said that being more violent is the number one aspect of his game he wants to improve on this fall, which...

Kentucky safety Yusuf Corker makes a tackle during the Belk Bowl against Virginia Tech on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kentucky won 37-30. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

After a step back, Kentucky’s defense looks to rebound against Georgia

Eric Decker October 28, 2020

Kentucky’s defense bore the brunt of the team’s criticism for the first two weeks of the season. But even after Saturday’s loss to Missouri – which almost nobody foresaw before the year began –...

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...

University of Kentucky's football team beat Murray State 48-10 for the Wildcat's 3rd straight win of the season. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Cats defense prepares to face Volunteers this weekend

Braden Ramsey November 6, 2019

Kentucky’s defense stormed through the three-week stretch between byes with impressive performances, capped off by the showing two Saturday’s ago against the Missouri Tigers. Defensive coordinator...

Kentucky football open practice on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky football practice report: Sep. 18

Mohammad Ahmad September 18, 2019

With the UK football team’s first road test looming just days away, they’re looking to move on from their recent loss against the Florida Gators. The Cats will face the Mississippi State Bulldogs in...

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