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

Liam Coen returns to Kentucky as offensive coordinator

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 9, 2022

Mark Stoops and Kentucky football officially returned Liam Coen as offensive coordinator on a three-year deal with $1.8 million per year on Tuesday, filling the void left behind by Rich Scangarello. "I'm...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver DeMarcus Harris (4) attempts to block a camera as offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello walks off the field after the No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Ole Miss football game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Vaught Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Ole Miss won 22-19. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Column: The 2022 season was a disastrous hiccup for Kentucky football

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 2, 2022

Before the season even began I published a column titled: “This season may be do or die for Kentucky football.” If that’s true, well, it died. In that column I touched on a number of facts,...

Kentucky Wildcats offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello walks off the field after the No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Ole Miss football game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Vaught Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Ole Miss won 22-19. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello fired

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 29, 2022

Kentucky offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello was fired on Tuesday, becoming the second UK coach to lose his job just days after the conclusion of the 2022 regular season. Scangarello was in Lexington...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Dane Key (6) and running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) celebrate during the Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri. UK won 21-17. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Cats claw back, defeat Mizzou 21-17 in Columbia

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 5, 2022

Kentucky football (6-3) overcame a late deficit to defeat Missouri 21-17 in Columbia, finishing out the Wildcats’ road-schedule with a win. “I’m very proud of our football team,” Kentucky head...

Kentucky Wildcats offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello walks off the field after the No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Ole Miss football game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Vaught Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Ole Miss won 22-19. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

COLUMN: Rich Scangarello is the reason for Kentucky’s offensive struggles

Drew Johnson, Reporter November 4, 2022

As it currently stands, Kentucky football has ruined a season that could have potentially been a turning point in the program. It was still a salvageable season after a gritty loss against Ole Miss...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) runs the ball down the field during the No. 19 Kentucky vs. No. 3 Tennessee football game on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Kentucky lost 44-6. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Kentucky Kernel

Wildcats crumble in Rocky Top, lose 44-6 to No. 3 Tennessee

Cole Parke, Sports Editor October 30, 2022

No. 19 Kentucky football (5-3) was defeated 44-6 in Knoxville against No. 3 Tennessee on Saturday, with the result marking the largest margin of defeat of the season for the Wildcats. With the loss Kentucky...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) is sacked in the end zone for a safety during the No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Ole Miss football game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Vaught Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Ole Miss won 22-19. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Rebels conquer Cats: No. 7 Kentucky loses 22-19 at Ole Miss

Cole Parke, Sports Editor October 1, 2022

No. 7 Kentucky football (4-1) suffered its first loss of the season, coming up short 22-19 in Oxford against No. 14 Ole Miss (5-0). The result ultimately came down to UK consistently shooting itself...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Tayvion Robinson (9) runs down the field to score a touchdown during the No. 8 Kentucky vs. Northern Illinois football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 31-23. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

No. 8 Kentucky muzzles Huskies; defeats Northern Illinois 31-23

Cole Parke, Sports Editor September 24, 2022

No. 8 Kentucky (4-0) defeated Northern Illinois (1-3) 31-23, ensuring that it will travel to Oxford, Mississippi undefeated in week five. Unlike the previous games this season, Kentucky’s win over...

Kentucky running back Kavosiey Smoke (0) runs the ball for a touchdown during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Tennessee won 45-42. Photo by Jack Weaver | Kentucky Kernel

Moving pieces and new faces: What to expect from Kentucky’s offense

Katelyn Perkins, Reporter August 30, 2022

The 2022 college football season is rapidly approaching, with less than one week away until the Wildcats return to Kroger Field. As the excitement builds, only time will tell how well the Cats' offense...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops celebrates after a rushing touchdown by Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) during the Kentucky vs. Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. UK won 52-21. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Report: UK hiring San Fransisco 49ers QBs coach Rich Scangarello as offensive coordinator

Hunter Shelton February 25, 2022

Mark Stoops is going back to the pros for his new offensive coordinator.  Kentucky is hiring San Fransisco 49ers quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello as the Wildcats' new OC, according to Tom Pelissero...

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