Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dick Vitale shares the most impressive team he has seen so far this season

There is no one more beloved in college basketball than Dick Vitale, and he seems to be very excited about the upcoming college basketball season. There are some really good teams this year, which should make for a great season.

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ESPN has Kentucky listed outside of the National Championship favorites grouping

ESPN put out an article where they ranked each team in different category based on their ceiling this season, and Big Blue Nation will not be happy about where the Wildcats were ranked.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 28

Jon Rothstein on Kentucky basketball: 'The ceiling has to be raised in Lexington'

A lot of the time, the national media tries not to overreact to the exhibition games leading into the season, but Kentucky's performance in the win over #1 Purdue has raised eyebrows.

Dick Vitale News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 27

One of Dick Vitale's top college basketball storylines involves the Kentucky Wildcats

It has been a while since there has been a lot of hype surrounding a Kentucky vs. Louisville game, but there will be this season. Last year, there was some hype, but this year, the Wildcats and Cardinals will come into this game likely as top ten teams.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 27

Tennessee WR Mike Matthews reveals what was said in the 'trash talk' between himself and a Kentucky DB in Vols' win over Wildcats

Tennessee Vols sophomore wide receiver Mike Matthews had a big game in UT's 56-34 win over the Kentucky Wildcats. Matthews, a former five-star recruit, caught six passes for 107 yards and a touchdown in the win against Kentucky.

Cutter Boley News / Stadium Rant / October 27

Cutter Boley’s 5 Touchdowns Sets Record At Kentucky

In only his 6th start, Kentucky redshirt freshman quarterback Cutter Boley set a new school record for freshman quarterbacks with five touchdown passes in a game against Tennessee on October 25, 2025.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 27

Will Kentucky run a platoon this season with the deepest roster in college basketball?

There were a lot of positive takeaways for Kentucky fans in the dominant exhibition win over #1 Purdue, but one of the top takeaways was how fresh the Wildcats looked late in the game.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 26

Kentucky had two areas to improve this offseason and Mark Pope got the job done

The Purdue exhibition has come and gone, and the Kentucky Wildcats dominated the #1 Boilermakers, which has Big Blue Nation fired up for the start of the season.

Mark Stoops News / A to Z Sports / October 26

'I thought it was stupid, too' - Mark Stoops goes viral for post-game quote after Kentucky's blowout loss to Tennessee

It was a rough night for Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday against the Tennessee Vols. Kentucky's offense couldn't keep up with Tennessee's offense, as the Wildcats fell 56-34 to the Vols in Lexington.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / October 26

How far the Tennessee Vols are predicted to climb in the AP Top 25 rankings after win over the Kentucky Wildcats

The Tennessee Vols bounced back from last weekend’s tough loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide with a dominant win over the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington Tennessee cruised to a 56-34 win against Kentucky -- the most points the Vols have scored in an SEC game this season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / October 26

The scene at Kentucky's stadium in the third quarter against the Vols will have Tennessee fans smiling all week

The Tennessee Vols scored 49 points in the first three quarters on Saturday night in Lexington against the Kentucky Wildcats. And that was enough to send Kentucky fans fleeing for the exits despite a quarter still remaining in the game.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 25

Mark Pope's MVP in the win over #1 Purdue might surprise Kentucky fans

The Purdue Boilermakers came into Rupp Arena on Friday night ranked as the #1 team in the preseason rankings, and the Wildcats blew the doors off of them, winning this game 78-65.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 24

Mark Pope wants to apply as much pressure as possible on opposing teams this season

Kentucky basketball had a statement win in their exhibition game against Purdue in Rupp Arena, as they dominated the Boilermakers nearly the entire game.

College Football News / College Football News / October 24

Tennessee vs Kentucky Prediction and Betting Lines

It might not be the marquee game on the SEC slate, but Tennessee and Kentucky might have the most at stake. The Volunteer season is effectively over with a loss.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 23

Kentucky guard Kam Williams: 'We're going to win the National Championship this year'

The basketball season is set to get started for the Kentucky Wildcats on Friday night as they will host the #1 team in college hoops, Purdue, into Rupp Arena for an exhibition game.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 23

Mark Pope says Jaland Lowe is recovering 'epically fast,' will proceed with caution

Jaland Lowe provided quite the scare for his team and Kentucky fans last Friday night in the Blue and White scrimmage when he collided with Otega Oweh and injured his shoulder, falling to the floor in pain as the entire building went silent.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / October 23

National college football analyst predicts the final score of Tennessee Vols vs Kentucky Wildcats

The Tennessee Vols will head to Lexington this weekend for a road matchup against the Kentucky Wildcats. Tennessee is coming off a 37-20 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa while Kentucky's most recent game was a 16-13 overtime loss at home to the Texas Longhorns.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / October 23