Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Milan Momcilovic News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 29

Milan Momcilovic knows Kentucky has to continue improving on turnovers

The turnovers have been a huge part in Kentucky's offensive inconsistency through their three exhibition games. Against Little Rock, the Wildcats turned it over 19 times.

Malachi Moreno News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 28

Malachi Moreno shared a message to his team before overtime against UCF

Thanks to a great overtime performance, Kentucky was able to take down the UCF Golden Knights in Rupp Arena. Throughout regulation, Kentucky's offense just struggled to find consistency.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 28

Kentucky target five-star center Lewis Uvwo has chosen Providence over the Wildcats

One player Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats were targeting in the 2027 class was seven-foot center Lewis Uvwo. The seven-footer is ranked as the #7 player in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 28

Preview: Kentucky's exhibition matchup with UCF

Tonight, Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats will take on the UCF Knights in the final exhibition game of the offseason before the real thing starts against Manhattan on Tuesday.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Volleyball On SI / October 28

Longtime Kentucky Volleyball Coach Craig Skinner Earns Contract Extension

In the midst of his 22nd season as head coach of the No. 7 Kentucky Wildcats, Craig Skinner agreed to a contract extension through 2031, according to UK Athletics Director and Champions Blue CEO J Batt.

Will Stein News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 27

Will Stein reaffirms that Kentucky is his dream job

All throughout the offseason, it was a confident Will Stein talking ahead of his first season as the Kentucky football head coach after the departure of Mark Stoops.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 26

Kentucky's Mark Pope deemed on the 'hot seat' by Gary Parrish

A very important season is coming up for Mark Pope in Lexington after his team was very underwhelming a year ago. Last season, many believed Kentucky had the most expensive roster in college basketball, and this came with high expectations.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 25

Kentucky football is now a top 10 team in the country

Over the last few weeks, Kentucky fans have seen their early-season dreams grow into legit possibilities, as after wins over top 10 teams Texas A&M and LSU, the Wildcats began popping up in some playoff projections.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 24

Kentucky football pulls away for a big win against Vandy

With a 6-1 record halfway through the season, Kentucky football's playoff hopes were alive entering Saturday's game against Vandy. The Wildcats needed

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 24

The most underrated player in all of college basketball is a Kentucky Wildcat

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.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 23

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.

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.

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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Kenny Minchey 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

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

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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.

Lane Kiffin 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.

Will Stein News / Yardbarker / October 10