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Three takeaways from the first game of the Will Stein era at Kentucky

The Will Stein era is here and it finally kicked off on Saturday after what felt like a long offseason filled with anticipation. Kentucky welcomed the Youngstown State Penguins into Kroger Field and put all of the talk over the offseason into action on Saturday before the big challenge with Alabama comes in week 2.

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Alex Afari is officially on Kentucky's roster for the 2026 season

We now have some official clarity on Alex Afari’s status. Following a long process in court to become eligible, Afari was ruled eligible for a fifth year on Wednesday before the NCAA’s appeal was denied on Friday, allowing him to officially be able to suit up for the Wildcats this season.

Milan Momcilovic News / Busting Brackets / September 5

Milan Momcilovic’s finger injury gives Kentucky rare reason for relief

Kentucky heard the words “shooting hand” and “broken finger” in the same injury report. That normally leads directly to panic. Further testing delivered a much better diagnosis for Milan Momcilovic.

CJ Baxter News / TWSN / September 4

CJ Baxter Has a Golden Opportunity to Seize Kentucky’s Backfield

As Kentucky gets set to open the Will Stein era, they will have to do so with already having to make a major adjustment on offense. It has been announced before their Week 1 game against Youngstown State that Oklahoma transfer running back Jovantae Brown has been ruled out.

Nic Anderson News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 3

Kentucky coach Will Stein shares which WR is the fastest and his answer will excite BBN

Big Blue Nation is very excited to see the Kentucky offense under head coach Will Stein and offensive coordinator Joe Sloan. There are some question marks about this offense, and one of the big ones is the wide receiver room.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 3

Will Stein's comments on high school recruiting should please Kentucky fans

Kentucky head coach Will Stein didn't have long to assemble his first roster as the new coach of the Wildcats. He had two weeks in January to work with the transfer portal all while still coaching the Oregon Ducks in their playoff run.

John Calipari News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 2

Kentucky's 2012 National Title team and 2015's 38-1 team are being disrespected

The John Calipari era in Lexington came to an interesting end with the Hall of Fame coach leaving for Arkansas, but early in his tenure in Lexington, Calipari did some incredible things.

Alex Afari News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 2

Kentucky is waiting for more confirmation before playing Alex Afari

On Wednesday, Kentucky received some great news that Alex Afari has been granted a fifth year of eligibility following a TRO in the court case in Kentucky that involved around two dozen other plaintiffs.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 2

A 2027 top 10 prospect has set an official visit to Kentucky

It’s official visit season for recruits around the country. Kentucky already has a few coming up over the next few months and another has been added. Big Blue Madness is just around the corner on Oct.

Mark Mitchell News / Busting Brackets / September 2

Kentucky’s Mark Mitchell miss creates a much harder final-roster decision

Kentucky thought it had solved its final significant roster problem when Mark Mitchell committed to the Wildcats. Nine days later, Mitchell reenrolled at Missouri.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 1

Kentucky has offered a 2027 top five prospect who could make his decision soon

Kentucky has gotten involved with new prospect in the 2027 class. After extending offers to well over a dozen top recruits in the class and now they're trying their hand at another top guy.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 1

Will Stein loves Kenny Minchey's attitude on the football field

Kentucky football season is just days away from kicking off. As the clock ticks closer to game time, coaches are giving their final thoughts on their teams before taking the field.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 1

Will Stein shares how he feels about Kentucky's RB room heading into the season

Kentucky football's season kicks off in just a few days when they take on the Youngstown State Penguins, who are entering as a top 10 team in FCS. The biggest challenge for the Wildcats will likely be on the defensive side of the ball, so what can we see from the highly-anticipated offense under Will Stein?

College Football News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 1

Three bold predictions for year one of the Will Stein era at Kentucky

Big Blue Nation has been waiting for the start of the 2026 football season, and it is officially game week. Year one of the Will Stein era is going to get kicked off on Saturday as the Youngstown State Penguins are coming to town.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 1

Will Ousmane N'Diaye be able to step up for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats?

Mark Mitchell will not be a Kentucky Wildcat after all, as he will be heading back to Missouri to play his fifth season of college hoops. This was a big blow for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats, but the reality is, next man up.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 1

Kentucky took a big spill in the preseason rankings after losing Mark Mitchell

Yesterday was a rough day for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats as they lost the commitment of Mark Mitchell. It was announced that the veteran power forward is going to head back to Missouri to use his fifth year of eligibility.

Mark Mitchell News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 1

Is Kentucky done finding a 15th guy after the Mark Mitchell drama?

What a few weeks it was. Kentucky pursued Michigan State transfer Jaxon Kohler once he became eligible, but he chose to go elsewhere and the Wildcats turned their attention to Mark Mitchell, who was granted a temporary restraining order in his court case against the NCAA on Aug.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 31

Will Stein and the Kentucky Wildcats need to be ready for Youngstown State's elite QB

We are only a few days away from the Will Stein era kicking off in Lexington, as it is officially game week. This is the most excited Big Blue Nation has been for a football season in a very long time, as the program has a new head coach for the first time in over a decade.

Mark Mitchell News / Yardbarker / August 31

Mark Mitchell's decision a huge turn of events for Missouri Tigers

Mark Mitchell is sticking with the Missouri Tigers.

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Viral Sports News / August 22

Former Kentucky Wildcats Star Gets Dumped by NFL Team

The Jacksonville Jaguars terminated the contract of former University of Kentucky defensive tackle Quinton Bohanna on Thursday, ending a brief stint that began when the 27-year-old signed during organized team activities in June.

Will Stein Offense: Why Kenny Minchey Could Unlock Kentucky Football

The Will Stein offense will not simply change the Kentucky Wildcats’ playbook. It will alter the way they play offense. After years of inconsistency, Kentucky is entering a new era built around tempo, spacing, quarterback development, and explosive plays.