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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) poses with the Governor’s Cup trophy after the Kentucky vs. No. 25 Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 26-13. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Will Levis’ viral mayonnaise TikTok scores a “lifetime contract” with Hellmann’s

Colton Johnson, Reporter August 23, 2023

Former University of Kentucky quarterback Will Levis recently immortalized his name in the world of condiments by signing a “lifetime contract” with Hellmann’s. The deal comes after Levis went...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) poses with the Governor’s Cup trophy after the Kentucky vs. No. 25 Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 26-13. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Kentucky football quarterback Will Levis drafted No. 33 overall by Tennessee Titans

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 28, 2023

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis was drafted No. 33 overall, the No. 2 pick in the second round, by the Tennessee Titans in the 2023 NFL Draft on Friday. Levis played two years with Kentucky as the Wildcats’...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops high fives fans during Cat Walk before the Kentucky vs. Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Despite key offensive weapons absent, Cats travel to Nashville full of optimism

Luke Fetzer, Reporter December 30, 2022

Kentucky football wrapped up its final practice on Thursday before the team is set to face off against Iowa in the Music City Bowl on New Year’s Eve.  The 2022 Music City Bowl marks Kentucky’s...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Carrington Valentine (14) makes a tackle 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

Kentucky’s Carrington Valentine declares for NFL Draft, will not play in Music City Bowl

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor December 15, 2022

Kentucky cornerback Carrington Valentine declared for the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday, also announcing his decision to forgo the 2022 Music City Bowl as well. The junior from Cincinnati, Ohio, is the...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Chauncey Magwood (10) carries the Governor’s Cup trophy after the Kentucky vs. No. 25 Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 26-13. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Kentucky football ends season with 26-13 win over No. 25 Louisville

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 26, 2022

Kentucky football (7-5) ended its 2022 regular season with a 26-13 win over in-state rival Louisville, keeping the Governor’s Cup trophy in Lexington for the fifth straight season. The Wildcats entered...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) poses with the Governor’s Cup trophy after the Kentucky vs. No. 25 Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 26-13. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky reclaims Governor’s Cup in 26-13 win over No. 25 Louisville

Isabel McSwain November 26, 2022

Kentucky football defeated No. 25 Louisville 26-13 in the Governor's Cup on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) throws a pass during the Kentucky vs. No. 1 Georgia football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 16-6. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky football looks to close out season with a win against biggest rival

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor November 26, 2022

Kentucky football (6-5) looks to close out its season with a win over in-state rival Louisville on Saturday. The Wildcats enter the match with two straight losses courtesy of Vanderbilt and No. 1 Georgia,...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) runs the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 1 Georgia football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 16-6. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Wildcats battle against No. 1 Georgia, come up short 16-6

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor November 20, 2022

Kentucky football (6-5) came up short against the undefeated No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs 16-6 on Saturday at Kroger Field. The Cats brought their best fight to the Bulldogs in Lexington but were unable to...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) hugs Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) after the Kentucky vs. No. 1 Georgia football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 16-6. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky fails to comeback against No. 1 Georgia, loses 16-6

Jack Weaver and Isabel McSwain November 19, 2022

No. 1 Georgia defeated Kentucky 16-6 on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Earnest Sanders IV (13) runs the ball up the field 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

Across the (By)Line: Georgia Bulldogs

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 18, 2022

The “Across the (By)Line” series will give Kentucky football fans an in-depth look at their opponent for this week — from the mind of the opposing school’s sports editor. This week: The Red...

Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Tyrell Ajian (6) grabs Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Quincy Skinner Jr. (3) during the Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt football game on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 24-21. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Kentucky football on the brink heading into matchup with No.1 Georgia

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 17, 2022

Kentucky football has its back against the ropes heading into its final two games of the season. The Wildcats are coming fresh off a devastating upset loss at home against Vanderbilt, a game many fans...

Kentucky Wildcats running back JuTahn McClain (17) runs the ball down the field during the Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt football game on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 24-21. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

No. 24 Kentucky devastated by Vanderbilt at home

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor November 14, 2022

No. 24 Kentucky (6-4) suffered an unexpected loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday at Kroger Field, ultimately coming up short 24-21. The Cats found themselves in a trap game with the team likely looking ahead...

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