Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Basketball (W) News / Stadium Rant / October 22

Kentucky Women’s Basketball Enters 2026–27 With Top-15 Expectations

Kentucky women’s basketball is entering the 2026–27 season with growing expectations, a talented roster, and a legitimate opportunity to compete with the nation’s best programs.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 21

Kentucky is among the top spenders for the 2026-27 college basketball season

One of the hot topics around college sports now is the NIL money these programs are spending on their teams. Fans of programs that spend a lot of NIL money feel that the money put into the roster should lead to more wins.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 21

A Kentucky Wildcat has earned a Preseason All-American honor

Kentucky basketball wrapped up its first of three exhibitions last week and on Friday, they will face a preseason top 20 team. Ahead of the season starting in just a few weeks, preseason awards are being released by national media outlets across the sport.

Will Stein News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 21

Will Stein discusses how his team has been able to handle success this season

Oftentimes, a team like Kentucky, which has not seen success like this season much at all in its program's history, can start slipping after receiving very high national praise and racking up multiple top 10 wins like the Wildcats have this season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / October 20

Kentucky's Will Stein rightfully named the midseason Coach of the Year

The Wildcats are 4-1 in SEC play, and that one loss, to No. 12 Alabama, saw them play the Crimson Tide tight for during the first half.

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Will Stein News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 20

What does Kentucky football have to do to achieve its postseason dreams?

Kentucky football is off to a hot 6-1 start to the Will Stein era in his first season in Lexington. Many came into the season predicting as high as eight wins, with even their over/under win total being set at 4.5 entering the year.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 19

Turnover margin is a big reason for Kentucky's 6-1 start

Kentucky football is off to an historic 6-1 start, something that hasn't been done by a first-year head coach at Kentucky in over 100 years. With top 10 wins over Texas A&M on the road and LSU, as well as a comeback win at South Carolina, fans are staring the playoff in the face as their Wildcats sit at #15 in the AP Poll.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 19

Check out where Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats were ranked in the preseason AP Poll

The college basketball season is right around the corner, and the Kentucky Wildcats just played their first exhibition of the season. Mark Pope's Wildcats took down Little Rock 69-49.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 19

Mark Pope has high expectations for Mason Williams

The Kentucky Wildcats picked up a 69-49 win over Little Rock in their first exhibition game of the season on Friday. In it, there was a lot of good defensively, but a lot of areas to grow on offense, but still a game that featured some impressive moments on that end of the floor.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 18

Will Stein talks about his team's resiliency after yet another gritty win

If we've learned anything this season of Kentucky football, it's that you just cannot count out Will Stein in any game, no matter what. Why? He has instilled so much grit and fight in his team this season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 17

Kentucky football is now atop the SEC standings after a 4-1 conference start

Kentucky fans may not believe their eyes when they read this, but it's true. After their win at Oklahoma, which was full of huge plays by the defense in crunch time, the Wildcats now move to 4-1 in the SEC and are tied for 1st place in the SEC standings, right there with Georgia, who also has a lone loss after they fell to Auburn 27-24.

No. 15 Kentucky continues underdog run with win over Oklahoma

For the second time in three weeks, the No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats hit the road as a ranked underdog against an unranked opponent.

Arch Manning, Texas continue to struggle after home loss to unranked Florida

No. 6 Alabama, Kalen DeBoer feel stuck after double-digit road loss at No. 14 Tennessee

Auburn makes CFB history with upset of No. 1 Georgia

Unranked Auburn upsets No. 1 Georgia on game-winning field goal: Key numbers behind the stunner

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 17

Mark Pope discusses Kentucky's potential on defense

It wasn't a full 40 minutes of pretty basketball on the offensive end for Kentucky. The Wildcats ended the game with 19 turnovers and were just 3-11 from three in the first half to get things started.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 17

Mark Pope talks about Milan Momcilovic after his first game as a Wildcat

Kentucky fans knew coming into the season how important Mian Momcilovic would be for the Wildcats this season. As the best shooter in college basketball, he is tailored to Mark Pope's offense, one that loves to have shooters and playmakers all over the floor.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 16

Takeaways from Kentucky's exhibition win against Little Rock

Kentucky basketball got their exhibition slate underway on Friday when they welcomed former Wildcat Travis Ford and the Little Rock Trojans to Rupp Arena.

College Football News / TWSN / October 16

CJ Baxter’s Status Looms Large Ahead of Kentucky’s Trip to Oklahoma

The Kentucky Wildcats were able to get the win over LSU and gain further momentum for the season. However, their biggest reason for that win is a major storyline ahead of their Oklahoma matchup due to his injury status.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 15

Will Stein knows the danger Oklahoma QB John Mateer presents to Kentucky

Will Stein knows his Kentucky Wildcats have a big challenge ahead of them.

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College Football News / HITC / October 13

Why Kentucky will pay $500,000 to LSU as part of NCAA fine for fans rushing Lane Kiffin after win

The NCAA has fined the Kentucky Wildcats $500,000 for their fans rushing the field after their recent win over the LSU Tigers. The $500,000 will be given

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Lane Kiffin claims referee gave him a wild excuse for controversial call

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin had a fairly significant complaint about the officiating during LSU’s upset loss to Kentucky on Saturday night. Kentucky took a 21-17 lead into halftime of Saturday’s game thanks to quarterback Kenny Minchey’s quarterback sneak at the goal line, though the play appeared to be stopped short of the line.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 11

SEC Forces Kentucky to Pay LSU $500,000 After Saturday's Upset Win

Kentucky pulled off one of the defining upsets of a crazy college football weekend by taking down LSU, so naturally the Wildcat faithful were in the mood to celebrate.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / October 10

Kentucky pulls off bizarre feat with second straight overtime win

Kentucky football has found a flair for the dramatic, and the Wildcats are making a habit of delivering in overtime.

Will Stein, Kentucky are worth believing in: 'We're fighters, man'

Texas A&M's Mike Elko headed down Jimbo Fisher path after road loss to Missouri

Bob Chesney gets first signature win at UCLA with upset of Oregon

Arch Manning's meltdown helps Oklahoma knock off No. 1 Texas

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Lindy's Sports / October 8

Kentucky Wildcats, Will Stein Can Become Playoff Contenders In Year 1

The Kentucky Wildcats could solidify themselves as a dark horse contender not just in the SEC but in all of college football. Kentucky already beat Texas A&M and played the Alabama Crimson Tide tough in the first half, as the Wildcats are exceeding expectations in the first year of the Will Stein era.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 3