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Inside Will Stein’s emotional, unfiltered debut victory
Winning is really fun, as Will Stein quickly reminded everyone following Kentucky Football’s 45-13 victory over Youngstown State. After eight months of grueling preparation, the Wildcats head coach finally got to watch his team reap the benefits of their hard work under the sweltering Lexington sun. But for Stein,...
aseaofblue.com
Jason Patterson’s Week 1 explosion gives Will Stein something to think about
Will Stein may not have felt great about his RB room entering Week 1. Jason Patterson had to make him feel better. Before Saturday’s kickoff, Jovantae Barnes and CJ Baxter were going to be a two-headed monster at running back for the Kentucky Wildcats. However, both are often injured....
harlancountysports.com
Middlesboro defense takes control as Jackets defeat Garrard County
Middlesboro sophomore Caden Lawson scored two touchdowns and amassed 211 all-purpose yards Friday night in a 28-7 home win over Garrard County at Bradner Stadium. Lawson carried the football 15 times for 118 rushing yards and his 93-yard interception return for a touchdown during the early stages of the fourth quarter effectively sealed the fate of the Golden Lions.
WKYT 27
Funeral held for Wayne Martin, former WKYT executive and Morehead State coach
Friends, family and former colleagues packed a downtown Winchester church to say goodbye.
aseaofblue.com
Kentucky Basketball offers 7-footer Akol Nyok
Kentucky basketball has extended another scholarship offer to a player in the 2027 recruiting class, making four-star center Akol Nyok the 23rd prospect in the class to receive an offer from the Wildcats. According to Jamie Shaw of Rivals, Kentucky offered Nyok on Wednesday. Nyok is a 7-foot-1, 205-pound center...
On3.com
It’s official: SEC Nation is coming to Lexington for Kentucky vs. Alabama
Paul Finebaum let the Cat out of the bag at SEC Media Days, but it’s finally official:SEC Nation is coming to Lexington next week for Kentucky vs. Alabama. The SEC Network’s pregame show will broadcast live from the William T. Young Library from 9 a.m. to noon ET on Saturday, Sept. 12. It will be followed by Marty & McGee from noon to 12:45 p.m. Paul Finebaum will also host his Friday show from the William T. Young Library set from 3 to 7 p.m. ET. Kentucky vs. Alabama is the only SEC vs. SEC game of Week Two, which makes the news even less surprising, but it only adds to the excitement for a B...
13thregionmedianetwork.com
Corbin holds off Bryan Station, improves to 3-0
CORBIN — Corbin found itself in another competitive battle Friday, but the Redhounds once again found a way to come away with a victory. A week after leading North Laurel by only seven points entering the fourth quarter before pulling away for a 42-14 victory, Corbin had to go the distance against Bryan Station.
On3.com
Kentucky VB is blazing new trails with Wrigley Field match vs. Penn State
The first-ever outdoor volleyball match at the famous Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, will feature the Kentucky Wildcats. For everyone involved — from players to coaches to even the event organizers — this will be the first of its kind spectacle on a massive national stage. No. 3 Kentucky will hit the diamond this Sunday to face No. 13 Penn State as part of the SEC/Big Ten Challenge. The Wildcats and Nittany Lions will take the outfield first (7:00 p.m. ET | FOX), with No. 1 Nebraska vs. Missouri to follow immediately after. Tens of thousands of fans are expected to fill the Wrigley F...
On3.com
Kenny Minchey shines in Kentucky’s Week 1 blowout win to begin the Will Stein era
The expectations were high for Will Stein‘s first offense at Kentucky. Fans did not have to wait long to see some offensive fireworks. The Cats scored 45 points in nine non-kneel possessions on over eight yards per play. The passing game threw for 300-plus yards and the run game grinded out 200-plus rushing yards. Kentucky’s defense did not force a takeaway but did create a pair of turnover on downs in scoring territory and help create short fields throughout the game despite not having either starting cornerback available on Saturday. This Week 1 outing was a 32-point win for the Big Blue in ...
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Funeral held for Wayne Martin, former WKYT executive and Morehead State coach
WINCHESTER, Ky. (WKYT) - Funeral services were held in Winchester Thursday afternoon for Wayne Martin, the former WKYT executive and championship basketball coach at Morehead State University. Those who knew the 79-year-old described him as a leader in the boardroom, on the hardwood and in life. Those he influenced packed...
msueagles.com
Eagles to Open Cross Country Campaign at Eastern Kentucky
MOREHEAD, Ky. – A familiar destination will once again serve as the site of the first meet of the year for the Morehead State men's and women's cross country teams. For the third consecutive campaign and the sixth time since the spring of 2021, that site will be Eastern Kentucky.
247Sports
Grant Godfrey: Youngstown’s week zero game is a Kentucky advantage
Heading into its season opener against Youngstown State on Saturday, Kentucky football is facing an opponent that's already kicked off its season. The Penguins dismantled defensive coordinator Ryan Riemedio's former unit in Mercyhurst 43-10 to open the 2026 season in what has been colloquially dubbed "week zero." With that, there's...
On3.com
KSR Today: Kentucky Kicks Off the Will Stein Era
Welcome back to Kroger Field. It’s been more than nine months since Big Blue Nation filled the stands to cheer on the Kentucky Wildcats. So much has changed, yet one thing remains the same: There’s nothing quite like Football Time in the Bluegrass. A new era of Kentucky football begins this afternoon at 1 PM EST when 36-year-old Will Stein steps onto the field. The son of a former Wildcat grew up watching games in section 128, row 13. Now, he’s bringing an explosive offense, an aggressive defense, and an impressive College Football Playoff pedigree to Kroger Field. Like his predecessor, Stein ...
collegefootballnetwork.com
“I Blame (Greg) Sankey”: SEC and Kentucky Take the Heat as Analyst Absolves Mark Pope of Mark Mitchell Recruitment Debacle
Unfortunately for coach Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats faithful, their offseason recruitment woes continue with the latest development involving returning veteran Mark Mitchell. After quite some time in court in Louisville, Mitchell is now allowed to pursue a fifth season of college eligibility. The Wildcats wasted no time in successfully getting his commitment. However, he has since decommitted and chosen to return to the Missouri Tigers.
EKU Sports
EKU Men's Golf Opens 2026-27 Season at Golfweek Fall Challenge
RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University men's golf team opens its 2026-27 season Sunday at the Golfweek Fall Challenge at True Blue Golf Club in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. The three-day, 54-hole tournament runs Sunday through Tuesday with 18 holes scheduled each day on the par-72, 7,005-yard course.
On3.com
Sources Say goes LIVE to talk Kentucky’s next moves after losing Mark Mitchell
So… now what? Kentucky got Mark Mitchell, then lost Mark Mitchell. Will there be a replacement, or should Mark Pope stick with the 14 players already in that locker room, ready to compete for the Wildcats this season? Sources Say is ready to dig in after mourning that late pivot from the All-SEC talent back to Mizzou. Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith and Spencer Smith to talk about a crazy stretch for the program, Pope’s response, what to like/dislike about the group we’ve got and circling back on No. 15. We also touch on the schedule being finalized, with three exhibitions to complement ...
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Fact✓Check |UK football spending falls below SEC average, data shows
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) — The University of Kentucky will open its football season with a home game Saturday. A WKYT Investigates review of athletics spending found UK trails most Southeastern Conference teams. WKYT’s parent company, Gray Television’s national investigative team used Knight-Newhouse data to compare Kentucky with 14 other...