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Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) celebrates getting a first down during the UK vs. Louisville Governor’s Cup football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. UK won 52-21. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Wan’Dale Robinson drafted 43rd overall by the New York Giants

Hunter Shelton April 29, 2022

Kentucky star wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson has been drafted 43rd overall by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.The Frankfort, Kentucky native is the first Wildcat to be selected...

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 Wildcats wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) hypes up the fans during the UK vs Iowa VRBO Citrus Bowl football game on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. UK won 20-17. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Wan’Dale Robinson to enter 2022 NFL Draft

Hunter Shelton January 5, 2022

Wan’Dale Robinson’s Bluegrass homecoming will end after just one season.  The star Kentucky wide receiver announced via social media on Wednesday that he will enter his name into the 2022 NFL Draft. “This...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops holds up the trophy after the UK vs Iowa VRBO Citrus Bowl football game on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. UK won 20-17. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Column: Is Citrus Bowl Kentucky football’s ceiling?

Barkley Truax January 2, 2022

For the second time in four seasons, the Kentucky Wildcats are Citrus Bowl champions. But where does the success end?In 2019 and now 2022, Mark Stoops has led his Cats to two 10-win seasons—something...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) receives his MVP award for the UK vs Iowa VRBO Citrus Bowl football game on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. UK won 20-17. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Wan’Dale Robinson breaks Kentucky single-season receiving record at Citrus Bowl

Barkley Truax January 1, 2022

When Kentucky singed Wan’Dale Robinson nearly one year ago, it was with a promise of change from the stagnant offense of old and a leap into the new era of Kentucky football under Mark Stoops and Liam...

Kentucky poses with their trophy after the UK vs Iowa VRBO Citrus Bowl football game on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. UK won 20-17. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Citrus Bowl Champions: Kentucky defeats Iowa 20-17

Hunter Shelton January 1, 2022

Kentucky reigned victorious in the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl, defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 20-17 in dramatic fashion at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.  The win makes 10 on the season for...

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Get to know Barion Brown

Barkley Truax November 24, 2021

Barion Brown, a four-star ATH out of Pearl-Cohn High School in Nashville, has committed to Kentucky, he announced Wednesday afternoon. It felt like home,” Brown told On3’s Chad Simmons. “It is not...

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) runs the ball during the UK vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Tennessee won 45-42. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Stellar second quarter sends UK past Vanderbilt for sixth-straight season

Barkley Truax November 13, 2021

The best thing that could’ve happened to Kentucky’s (7-3) season was a trip to Nashville.A 24-point second quarter was the difference in Kentucky’s 34-17 win over the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-8)...

Kentucky wide receiver Chauncey Magwood (10) celebrates a first down during the UK vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Tennessee won 45-42. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky implementing more receivers into offense

Barkley Truax November 7, 2021

Despite falling to Tennessee 45-42 at home, Kentucky had their most explosive night offensively of the season.Taking just one glance the stat sheet, it looks as though the Wildcats should’ve pulled the...

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops yells at an official during the University of Kentucky vs. Florida football game on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 20-13. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 11 Kentucky suffers first loss of season; falls 30-13 to No.1 Georgia

Hunter Shelton October 16, 2021

No. 11 Kentucky suffered their first defeat of the season on Saturday, falling to No. 1 Georgia in Athens, 30-13. The win for Georgia gives the Bulldogs sole possession of first place in the SEC East. “I...

A group of Wildcats makes a tackle during the University of Kentucky vs. Florida football game on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 20-13. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Can Kentucky actually beat Georgia?: By the numbers

Barkley Truax October 13, 2021

It’s been 11 years since a Kentucky football team has defeated Georgia.Saturday night is arguably the biggest game the two have ever played as No. 11 Kentucky (6-0, 4-0 SEC) heads to Athens to play No....

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

The Wildcats vs. the Bulldogs: A historic matchup

Hunter Shelton October 13, 2021

On Saturday, Oct. 16, Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, will host a matchup between the final two unbeaten teams in the SEC, as the No. 11 Kentucky Wildcats travel to take on the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs. “We...

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