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Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Louisville on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Cats rout Cards 56-10 in Governor’s Cup game

November 24, 2018

After being embarrassed on its home field last season, the UK football team (9-3) dispatched rival Louisville (2-10) on Saturday night, 56-10.The Cats didn’t waste time putting the hated Cardinals down,...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops watches as his players warm up prior to the game against Murray State on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Murray 48-10. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Mark Stoops’ press conference Q&A: Oct. 29

October 29, 2018

Opening statement: “Once again, just as I mentioned Saturday night, just very, very proud of our football team finding a way to compete and to win. It’s really gratifying to see all three phases have...

Quarterback Stephen Johnson #15 of the Kentucky Wildcats looks to pass during the second half of the TaxSlayer Bowl against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at EverBank Field on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

Where are they now? Stephen Johnson reflects on his life since graduation

September 27, 2018

For the last couple of football season, former Kentucky quarterback Stephen Johnson spent his Saturdays getting hit by SEC giants and Sundays healing for the next game.Johnson has since retired from football...

Wildcat and Bully engage in a staring contest during the 1st half of the Wildcat's victory over the Bulldogs on Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. photo by Addison Coffey | Staff

Mississippi State’s Fitzgerald and Sweat bring challenges for Cats

Pranavdeep Singh September 21, 2018

The No. 14 ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs (3-0,0-0 SEC) will come to Lexington Saturday to face off against the Kentucky Wildcats (3-0,1-0 SEC) for their fourth game of the season.Both teams come into...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) and Kentucky Wildcats cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr. (6) celebrated late in the fourth quarter during their game against the Florida Gators Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. Kentucky beat Florida 27-16. Photo provided by Alex Slitz | Lexington Herald-Leader

Twitter reaction from Kentucky’s win over Florida

September 8, 2018

Kentucky football secured one of its biggest wins in program history on Saturday night when they snapped the 31-game losing streak to the Florida Gators with a 27-16 win in Gainesville.Several people took...

Terry Wilson (LEFT) and Gunnar Hoak

As start of Kentucky football season approaches, top quarterback has yet to be chosen

August 26, 2018

A quarterback battle has the heads of Kentucky fans spinning – and as we get closer to week one on the schedule, there’s more and more buzz about who will take the top quarterback spot.Sophomores Terry...

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops shakes hands with fans during the Cat Walk before the game against Ole Miss on Saturday, November 4, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky lost the game 37-34. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Notes from Mark Stoops’ spring practice press conference

March 5, 2018

Mark Stoops held a press conference on Monday morning to discuss all things related to the Kentucky football team as the Cats kicked off their spring practices earlier that day.The team will officially...

The Kentucky volleyball team celebrates after their victory against WKU during the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, December 2, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-2. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Top five sports moments from the fall semester

Roman West January 10, 2018

The fall semester at UK has been a wild ride for Kentucky fans.There has been action from football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, rifle, swimming & diving, track & field, cross country, golf,...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Drew Barker throws a pass during the open practice at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility on Saturday, August 5, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff

Drew Barker decides to leave Kentucky

Kernel Sports Staff January 2, 2018

After spending all season as the second option behind Stephen Johnson, junior quarterback Drew Barker has announced that he’s leaving Kentucky.Barker announced his intentions to transfer on Twitter Tuesday...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops talks to Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Stephen Johnson during the Music City Bowl game against Northwestern on Friday, December 29, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky was defeated 24-23. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK football’s season not a total bust with a 7-6 record

Chris Leach December 30, 2017

If I told you four months ago that the 2017 UK football team would finish 7-6, you would probably be disappointed.If I told you that the team blew the game against Florida, was blown out by Louisville...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Stephen Johnson runs down the field during the Music City Bowl game against Northwestern on Friday, December 29, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky was defeated 24-23. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK’s late comeback falls short in the Music City Bowl

Chris Leach December 29, 2017

After the Kentucky basketball team got Friday started with a win over Louisville, the football team couldn’t complete the UK sweep as the Cats fell to Northwestern in the Music City Bowl 24-23.The Cats...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Benny Snell Jr. (26) walks off after a play during the Governor's Cup game against Louisville at Kroger Field on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Kernel Sports Staff predictions for the Music City Bowl

Zack Geoghegan December 28, 2017

Before traveling down to Nashville for the Music City Bowl, members of the Kernel's sports staff answered some questions to the headlines surrounding the big game. Here's what they had to say.Who wins...

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