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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary loads up to throw during the Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 33-27. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Kentucky football’s recurring issues surface in loss to Clemson in Gator Bowl

Jonathon Bruner, Reporter January 8, 2024

Kentucky football suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Clemson in the 79th annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, losing 38-35.  However, it was the same issues that have plagued...

Kentucky guard Nick Haynes takes the field prior to the game against Austin Peay on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo Arden Barnes

On the field or in the lanes, Haynes loves going bowling

Chase Campbell August 21, 2017

UK football’s senior guard Nick Haynes is a core piece to an offensive line that many analysts have ranked among the best in the brutal SEC. He started every game last season when UK’s offensive line...

Running back Boom Williams #18 of the Kentucky Wildcats runs past defensive back Corey Griffin #14 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first half of the TaxSlayer Bowl at EverBank Field on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Boom Williams declares for NFL Draft following bowl loss

Anthony Crawford December 31, 2016

The loss in the TaxSlayer Bowl to Georgia Tech was a tough blow to UK football, but as Mark Stoops mentioned afterwards he still proud of his team and what it can turn into going forward.Following the...

Mistakes overcome UK against Georgia Tech, Cats fall in TaxSlayer Bowl

Anthony Crawford December 31, 2016

Playing in its first bowl game since the 2010 season, UK Football never finds it footing in the postseason and the Cats fall in the TaxSlayer Bowl to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Jacksonville, Fla.,...

Kentucky quarterback Stephen Johnson hands the ball off to running back Jojo Kemp during the game against the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday, November 26, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Cats eager for challenge against Georgia Tech

Chris Angolia December 8, 2016

This past Sunday afternoon it was announced that UK football will be spending its New Year’s Eve in Jacksonville, Fla. at the TaxSlayer Bowl. The Cats will face off with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets...

Garrett Johnson and C.J. Conrad celebrate after a scored touchdown during the game against the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday, November 26, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

UK headed to Jacksonville to face Georgia Tech in TaxSlayer Bowl

Kernel Sports Staff December 4, 2016

For six years now, the Big Blue Nation has anxiously awaited the day that their beloved UK football team was selected for a bowl game. And on Sunday, it was announced that the Cats will be headed to Jacksonville...

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