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Nearing Bowl Eligibility: Kentucky’s Remarkable Season Shift

The Kentucky Wildcats faced off against the 10-0 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles and came away with a 42-10 win. The Wildcats are now one win away from a bowl game, which seemed out of reach a month ago.

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Mark Pope believes in Mo Dioubate and Otega Oweh's defensive ability

The Kentucky Wildcats left Rupp Arena on Friday with a much-needed clean blowout victory over the Eastern Illinois Panthers. After a rough performance on the defensive side of the ball against Louisville, the Wildcats bounced back with a terrific performance on that end of the floor on Friday in their 99-53 win over the Panthers.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / November 16

Mark Stoops, resurgent Kentucky deserve credit for 2025 turnaround

It'd be understandable if you wrote off Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats after a 2-5 start to 2025.

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Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 14

Mark Pope was brutally honest on Friday about where his team is at right now

The Kentucky Wildcats were able to notch a much-needed win under their belt on Friday in a 99-53 blowout win over the Eastern Illinois Panthers. It came after an embarassing trip to Louisville that included a lot of uncharacteristic moments and a team that looked rattled essentially from the start.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 14

Where things stand with Kentucky's top 2026 targets during early signing period

The early signing period is here, as it began at midnight on Wednesday and runs through next Wednesday on Nov. 19. For Kentucky, they're still waiting on their first commitment in the 2026, not just their commits to sign, as it usually goes.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 13

Jaland Lowe has reinjured his shoulder as injuries continue to plague Kentucky

Kentucky fans were given a big scare in the Blue-White game as starting point guard Jaland Lowe went down with an ugly-looking shoulder injury. The good

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 13

Mark Pope says Kentucky had distracted effort and focus in loss at Louisville

The Kentucky Wildcats struggled in a lot of areas in Tuesday's loss to #12 Louisville. Kentucky especially struggled on the defensive end, where it seemed like the discipline and effort really lacked.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 12

Kam Williams's flash against Louisville is a positive sign for the Kentucky Wildcats

Kentucky fell to Louisville on the road Tuesday night, and there were not a ton of positive takeaways from this game. Kentucky was down as many as 20 points at one point in this game, but they did fight back.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 12

Mark Pope explains how Louisville shut down Otega Oweh on Tuesday

The Kentucky Wildcats got punched in the mouth on Tuesday when they faced the Louisville Cardinals on the road, as Kentucky got off to a rough defensive start.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 12

Mark Pope says Kentucky's transition execution was 'poor' against Louisville

Kentucky went into Tuesday night's game with the 4th-best defense analytically in college basketball, but at the same time, they were facing the nation's 4th-best offense, too.

Takeaways from Kentucky's 96-88 loss on the road at Louisville

The Kentucky Wildcats hit the road to take on in-state rival #12 Louisville Cardinals on Tuesday night, in one of the most anticipated games in the rivalry in years, since both teams were ranked top 12.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 12

Kentucky's struggles must improve after loss to Louisville

No. 9 Kentucky's defensive struggles must improve after loss to No. 12 Louisville

For the first time since 2020, No. 9 Kentucky lost to in-state rival and No. 12 Louisville, 96-88, in a game that was not as close for much of its duration as the final score would indicate.

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