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College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 26
'I thought it was stupid, too' - Mark Stoops goes viral for post-game quote after Kentucky's blowout loss to Tennessee

'I thought it was stupid, too' - Mark Stoops goes viral for post-game quote after Kentucky's blowout loss to Tennessee

It was a rough night for Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday against the Tennessee Vols. Kentucky's offense couldn't keep up with Tennessee's offense, as the Wildcats fell 56-34 to the Vols in Lexington.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 24
Former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops' prediction for Tennessee vs Kentucky won't be a surprise to Vols fans

Former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops' prediction for Tennessee vs Kentucky won't be a surprise to Vols fans

Former Oklahoma Sooners head coach Bob Stoops has made his prediction for this weekend's matchup between the Tennessee Vols and the Kentucky Wildcats. And, as has become the norm for Stoops, he went with his heart over logic.

College Football News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 24
ESPN picks the winner between Kentucky and #17 Tennessee

ESPN picks the winner between Kentucky and #17 Tennessee

The season has not gone well for the Kentucky Wildcats on the gridiron so far, but Mark Stoops and his team are about to welcome in rival Tennessee. The Wildcats have not fared well against the Volunteers on the football field in a very long time, but hopefully, one more loud Kroger Field crowd will give Kentucky a chance.

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College Football News / Sporting News / October 19

John Calipari’s Kentucky exit may lead to Mark Stoops coaching vs UT, AU, UF, TN Tech, Vanderbilt, Louisville

John Calipari's voluntary exit from the Kentucky Wildcats basketball program could keep Mark Stoops in the head football coaching seat in Lexington.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / October 19

Tennessee vs. Kentucky odds: Opening point spread released

Tennessee travels to Kentucky for a Week 9 clash in the Southeastern Conference. With game day approaching, the opening odds and point spread have been revealed.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 15
Buyout figures for five CFB head coaches on the hot seat

Buyout figures for five CFB head coaches on the hot seat

The 2025 season is only half over, and at least seven college football head coaches already have been fired.

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College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / October 9

Prized Ole Miss Football Target, Georgia Native Backs Off Of Commitment To SEC Rival

Dallas (Ga.) Paulding County three-star offensive lineman Tyreek Jemison has reopened his recruitment process after backing off of a commitment to the Kentucky Wildcats on Wednesday.

College Football News / Sporting News / October 6

Kentucky’s Mark Stoops sent dire warning on Texas, Tennessee, Auburn, Florida, Vanderbilt, Louisville

Kentucky Wildcats football coach Mark Stoops' team may not win another game for the rest of the 2025 season, predicts Yahoo Sports' Nick Bromberg.

College Football News / Sporting News / October 6

Kentucky's Mark Stoops rebukes buyout rumors: 'I don’t want to address that crap'

Wildcats coach wasn't pleased after Georgia loss.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 5
Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops fires back at buyout rumors after ugly loss to Georgia

Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops fires back at buyout rumors after ugly loss to Georgia

Mark Stoops didn’t want to give any oxygen to the idea of accepting a buyout after his Kentucky football team dropped to 2-3 on the season and 0-3 in the SEC with a decisive loss to Georgia.

College Football News / Stadium Rant / October 5
Is It Time For A Complete Overhaul Of Kentucky Football’s Coaching Strategy

Is It Time For A Complete Overhaul Of Kentucky Football’s Coaching Strategy

The Kentucky football team traveled to Athens Saturday afternoon to face off against the Georgia Bulldogs. As each loss piles up, so does the frustration of the fan base with the current product.

College Football News / ESPN / October 5

Stoops: 'Zero chance' I'm walking away from UK

Kentucky's Mark Stoops, the longest-tenured coach in the SEC, says there is nothing to a report that he spoke with school officials about a possible buyout.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 4
Mark Stoops says 'zero chance' he steps down from Kentucky

Mark Stoops says 'zero chance' he steps down from Kentucky

Mark Stoops isn't going anywhere. The Kentucky head coach denied a report that he told athletic director Mitch Barnhart that he wanted to leave the program after a loss in November last season to Tennessee.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / October 4
Kirby Smart Makes Feelings Clear on Kentucky QB Cutter Boley as Mark Stoops Sets to Pay Big Price

Kirby Smart Makes Feelings Clear on Kentucky QB Cutter Boley as Mark Stoops Sets to Pay Big Price

As Kirby Smart’s Georgia faces off against Mark Stoops’ Kentucky, where does the Bulldogs stand? Recent history favors Georgia, boasting 15 straight wins over Kentucky, including last year’s razor-thin 13-12 triumph.

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College Football News / Sporting News / September 30

Mark Stoops buyout, contract details as Kentucky Wildcats coach

Mark Stoops’ $40.5M buyout looms over Kentucky Football.

College Football News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 29
ESPN predicts the winner between Mark Stoops's Kentucky Wildcats and the Georgia Bulldogs

ESPN predicts the winner between Mark Stoops's Kentucky Wildcats and the Georgia Bulldogs

Things are already starting to go south for the Kentucky Wildcats on the gridiron this season, as they have yet to win an SEC game with losses to Ole Miss and South Carolina.

College Football News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 27
Takeaways from Kentucky's brutal 35-13 blowout loss at South Carolina

Takeaways from Kentucky's brutal 35-13 blowout loss at South Carolina

Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats headed to Columbia on Saturday night for a massive showdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks, one that would be a huge win for both teams and their trajectory for the entire season.

College Football News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 23
ESPN picks the winner between Mark Stoops's Kentucky Wildcats and South Carolina

ESPN picks the winner between Mark Stoops's Kentucky Wildcats and South Carolina

The Kentucky football team is rested after its bye week and is getting ready to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks in Columbia. Mark Stoops and Shane Beamer have created a small rivalry between these teams, and Big Blue Nation really wants to see the Wildcats pull off the win.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 1
Mark Stoops Comments on Kentucky QB Zach Calzada After 'Frustrating' Win Over Toledo

Mark Stoops Comments on Kentucky QB Zach Calzada After 'Frustrating' Win Over Toledo

If Kentucky Wildcats fans were hoping for a definitive answer at starting quarterback, they didn't get one on Saturday against the Toledo Rockets. Senior transfer Zach Calzada started and led the team to a 24-16 victory, but his performance left the door open for questions about whether he's the optimal choice moving forward.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Stadium Rant / August 25
Underdog Mentality: Kentucky Football Challenges Are Fixable

Underdog Mentality: Kentucky Football Challenges Are Fixable

The Kentucky football program is always embracing the underdog each season, but this season will tell the tale of whether they can put the storm behind them of last season and the last few years and return to Kentucky football Standards.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / July 28
Mark Stoops tips hand as to who will be Kentucky's starting QB

Mark Stoops tips hand as to who will be Kentucky's starting QB

Head coach Mark Stoops revealed which quarterback would get the nod as the starter if the season were to start today.

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College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 18
Texas Longhorns vs. Kentucky Wildcats Way-Too-Early Preview: What the Stats Say

Texas Longhorns vs. Kentucky Wildcats Way-Too-Early Preview: What the Stats Say

The Texas Longhorns and Kentucky Wildcats had only played once before their 2024 meeting -- that came in 1951 when the coaching matchup was Ed Price versus the all-timer Bear Bryant.

College Football News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 11
Looking Back at the Mike Stoops Era in Tucson

Looking Back at the Mike Stoops Era in Tucson

Arizona football’s golden era was from the mid 80s to late 90s, which was capped off by an incredible 1998 season where the Wildcats went 12-1 ending in the AP Poll at No.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / July 7
Four-star QB vowing to put Kentucky Wildcats 'back on the map'

Four-star QB vowing to put Kentucky Wildcats 'back on the map'

Matt Ponatoski is happy with what he's seen from Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats, but feels there's another level to be reached in Lexington.

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / June 9
Kentucky associate HC's departure is concerning for Mark Stoops

Kentucky associate HC's departure for in-state rival a concerning omen for Mark Stoops

The 2025 college football season doesn't start for another two months, but Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops has already suffered a major loss.

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 30
Kentucky HC Mark Stoops makes strong statement about his future

Kentucky HC Mark Stoops makes strong statement about his future

Mark Stoops is digging his heels in despite his team having a 2024 to forget.

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