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Kentucky Wildcats News: LSU Game Week
Kentucky Football and head coach Will Stein are one of the hottest topics in college football, sitting at 4-1 and tied for third in the SEC standings with their only loss to a now-surging Alabama Crimson Tide. Following the Wildcats’ miraculous comeback victory at South Carolina this past weekend, they are now set to host […]
Will Stein praises Kenny Minchey’s composure in win over South Carolina
Going into the South Carolina game, much of the Kentucky Wildcats’ offensive success this season had come from their run game. Finding themselves down 17-0 to the Gamecocks with just over five minutes remaining in the second quarter, Kentucky had accumulated just 33 rushing yards. Will Stein and the Kentucky staff knew the passing attack […]
Kentucky Football made some absurd history with AP Top 25 Poll snub
Despite being ranked 24th and going on the road to defeat South Carolina, Kentucky Football fell out of the AP Top 25 poll. It came across as pretty odd when the poll was released, and as it turns out, Kentucky’s situation is pretty rare when it comes to college football history. According to Lee K. […]
SEC Football Power Rankings Week 6
Week 5 of the college football season was relatively uneventful, with several blowouts and games that lacked offensive excitement. Of course, there were a few exceptions, including Kentucky Football’s thrilling 35-34 overtime victory over South Carolina and Pittsburgh’s 35-33 win over Virginia Tech after the Hokies missed a potential game-winning field goal. As for the […]
Will Stein explains Kentucky’s decision to go for 2-pointer vs. South Carolina, provides injury updates
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Will Stein explained that the Wildcats’ limited player availability was a major factor in his decision to go for a two-point conversion in their 35-34 overtime victory over South Carolina on Saturday night. Kentucky entered the game with seven players listed as out, including key contributors wide receiver DJ Miller and […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: UK in the College Football Rankings Roundup (UPDATE)
Following a massive road win for Will Stein and Kentucky Football, the Wildcats are moving up in the college football rankings…well, at least some of them. The latest Coaches Top 25 Poll has Kentucky breaking through to the No. 25 spot after being previously unranked. The Cats’ next opponent is LSU, who is up to […]
Melvin Council Jr. returns to Kansas Jayhawks
Melvin Council Jr. confused the college basketball world on Saturday night when he took to Instagram to post a few schools he will be choosing to play college basketball at next season. The list included Kentucky, LSU, and Michigan. But on Sunday, Council instead announced he was returning to the Kansas Jayhawks. He’s another 5-for-5 […]
Will Stein makes Kentucky Football history in win vs. South Carolina
Kentucky Football head coach Will Stein is only five games into his head coaching career, but he has already etched his name into the Wildcats’ history books. Kentucky rallied from a 17-0 deficit Saturday to defeat South Carolina, 35-34, in overtime at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Wildcats completed the comeback when quarterback Kenny Minchey connected with […]
Kenny Darby hits milestone not seen since Randall Cobb in win vs. South Carolina
It was a party Saturday night for Will Stein and the Kentucky Wildcats in Columbia, as they knocked off the South Carolina Gamecocks in overtime, 35-34. There are plenty of players who deserve praise for this win, but one who really stood out and helped the Cats claw back into this one is freshman wide […]
Kenny Minchey hit milestone vs. South Carolina that a Kentucky QB hasn’t done since Jared Lorenzen
Kentucky Football quarterback Kenny Minchey proved he is the real deal after leading the Wildcats to an improbable 35-34 overtime victory over South Carolina. Despite a slow start that saw him take sacks and struggle to complete passes, Minchey bounced back, stayed confident, and delivered when it mattered most. Kentucky got off to a terrible […]
Will Stein’s reaction to thrilling South Carolina win is everything
Kentucky Football just completed the biggest road comeback in program history, and first-year head coach Will Stein had one of the best reactions you will ever see. There are loads of coaching styles, some more reserved and some more swaggy. Will Stein definitely is more swaggy. He was up on a chair earlier this year, […]
Kansas’ Melvin Council Jr. says he’s making a decision Sunday, and Kentucky Basketball is on his list
Earlier this week, Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope mentioned that the guys they have right now on the roster are who they expect to go into battle with. But he also mentioned that they will be watching developing situations. Well, one could be Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr., though we’re skeptical about this […]
Kentucky Football made 2 types of wonderful history in overtime win at South Carolina
Williams-Brice Stadium is never fun to play in. First off, you have to hear Sandstorm a million times. Nobody wants that. Then that annoying rooster crow and the near 80,000 loud screaming fans waving towels around. And early on Saturday, it looked like the No. 24 Kentucky Wildcats were going to get completely buried under […]
Highlights, MVP, and Twitter celebrations from Kentucky’s thrilling overtime win vs. South Carolina
Kentucky Football took the field on Saturday ranked as a top-25 team in America with their sights set on securing another conference road win, this time at South Carolina. If you were looking for a fast start from the Cats in Columbia, you found yourself sorely disappointed. The Gamecocks dominated the first quarter in every […]
Kentucky takes out South Carolina in OT: 3 things to know and postgame cheers
In an absolutely thrilling fashion, the Kentucky Wildcats beat the South Carolina Gamecocks in overtime on Saturday afternoon in Columbia by a final score of 35-34. The Cats got off to an abysmal start that seemingly put the game out of reach before it even really started. The Gamecocks took control early, driving the ball […]
Kentucky vs. South Carolina game discussion and pregame reading
It is gameday for the Kentucky Wildcats, who are in Columbia for a date with Shane Beamer and the South Carolina Gamecocks. With a 4:15 PM ET kickoff on SEC Network, the Cats will look to end a four-game losing skid in this series, their last win coming in 2021 at this very stadium. Will […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: South Carolina Gameday
Good morning, BBN! The Kentucky Wildcats take on the South Carolina Gamecocks at 4:15 PM EST in Columbia at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks have had the Cats’ number over the last four years, with the last two games getting out of hand, and everyone remembers Shane Beamer’s subliminal shot at Mark Stoops when he mentioned […]
Kentucky vs. South Carolina viewing info, what to watch for, odds, and predictions
We are now a third of the way into the first season of the Will Stein era. Entering October with a 3-1 record shows early signs of progress, but Kentucky Football’s schedule is about to get considerably tougher. That starts on Saturday when the Wildcats travel to Columbia to take on Shane Beamer and the South […]
Kentucky Football has a chance to turn the tables on South Carolina 12 years later
To understand the stakes of Saturday’s matchup in Columbia, rewind the tape 12 years to October 4, 2014. That night at Commonwealth Stadium, Mark Stoops secured a signature win that truly launched his tenure. Kentucky was coming off a miserable 2-10 opening season and had dropped 13 of its last 14 matchups against South Carolina. […]
7 things we learned from Big Blue Madness 2026
The college basketball season has officially begun with tonight’s Big Blue Madness. Friday night at Rupp Arena gave us our first look at the Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball teams, both of whom will enter the season as top-25 teams looking to make deep March Madness runs. With that in mind, here’s what we learned […]
The best moments and Twitter reactions from Big Blue Madness
When it’s Big Blue Madness, basketball season is officially underway in the Bluegrass. Friday night, a sold-out Rupp Arena welcomed the men’s and women’s teams in their first looks at both of them ahead of their upcoming seasons. It was a raucous crowd, with excitement building for the season. Women’s Team shows off shooting ahead […]
Kentucky vs South Carolina Injury Report: DJ Miller and Tavion Wallace ruled out
It is almost gameday for Will Stein and the Kentucky Wildcats as they take on the South Carolina Gamecocks in Columbia at Williams-Brice Stadium. An important game for both teams, they will both take the field shorthanded tomorrow afternoon. For Kentucky, they will be without several key contributors as DJ Miller, Alex Afari, Tavion Wallace, […]
Twitter reactions to Kentucky hiring John Pelphrey
On Friday, Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope added an “Unforgettable” to the staff in the director of player development role. John Pelphrey, from Paintsville, played for the Wildcats from 1987-1992. He’s since spent over three decades coaching in assistant and head coaching roles from 1993-2026. Now, he returns to his old Kentucky home, this […]
Alex Afari, Mark Mitchell, and Seth Trimble among players now ineligible after NCAA wins appeal in Kentucky
As the college football season rolls along while college basketball nears its return, a major development came late Friday that affects both sports. The Kentucky Court of Appeals has dissolved the temporary injunction that had allowed athletes in the class of 2022 to play this season. Players involved in the Kentucky lawsuit vs. the NCAA […]
John Pelphrey joins Kentucky Basketball coaching staff
Mark Pope has found a new assistant, as John Pelphrey is joining the Kentucky Basketball coaching staff as the director of player development, according to KSR’s Jack Pilgrim. A UK legend who was part of The Unforgettables, Pelphrey played in Lexington from 1987-92. The Paintsville native would later play professionally in France before beginning his […]
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