Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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 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.

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

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

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Mark Pope 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

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.

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.

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.

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.