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On Friday night, the Kentucky Wildcats took on the Texas Tech Red Raiders in Rupp Arena for a ranked exhibition game, and the Wildcats got the win. Pope and the Wildcats won this game 76-65 to really get the Kentucky fans excited about the upcoming season.

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Takeaways from Kentucky's 76-65 exhibition win against Texas Tech

The Kentucky Wildcats took down Little Rock in their first of three exhibition matchups 69-49 in a game where defense was on point, but offensive execution was a struggle.

Will Stein News / Trade Talk Sports / October 23

Will Stein Has Kentucky Rolling. Can the Wildcats Meet Expectations?

Kentucky Wildcats fans have spent the past couple of seasons looking for reasons to believe their football program was moving in the right direction. Will Stein hasn’t made them wait long.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 22

A college basketball expert made a bold prediction about Mark Pope's future at Kentucky

The upcoming college basketball season is going to be a make-or-break year for Mark Pope as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats. This program saw regression from year one to year two, and BBN needs better results.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Kentucky Is Winning Football Games By Not Beating Itself

Two flashpoints have defined Kentucky’s 6-1 start and rise to the No. 12 team in the country. The first came in a road game against South Carolina on the first weekend of October.

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.

Will Stein 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.

Kentucky Wildcats 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 / Yardbarker / October 17

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

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 16

Mark Pope gave an update on Kam Williams' return timeline

The Kentucky Wildcats got their exhibition slate started with a 69-49 win against Little Rock on Friday. One player in particular was absent from the stat sheet and that was Kam Williams, who was held out of Friday's game against the Trojans as he inches closer to a return after last season's injury that required offseason surgery.

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.

CJ Baxter 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.

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.