6-7 Season Record
Kentucky rolled past Youngstown State 45-13 at Kroger Field on Thursday, racking up 506 total yards behind a balanced attack. Kenny Minchey accounted for 301 yards and four touc...
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Stein used his debut press conference to demand faster tempo and smarter quarterback play despite the blowout win, while honoring Nic Smith with a helmet patch and an open locker and celebrating his father serving as honorary captain.
Kentucky hosts Alabama on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 3:30 PM ET on ABC in Stein's first major test as head coach. The Crimson Tide opened as 10.5-point favorites, with sophomore QB Keelon Russell making his first true road start.
Kentucky opened the Will Stein era with a 45-13 win over Youngstown State, as QB Kenny Minchey threw for 301 yards and four touchdowns in his first college start, with freshman receivers Kenny Darby and Prince Jean each scoring.
Jason Patterson led Kentucky's backfield with 78 rushing yards on 11 carries in the season-opening win over Youngstown State, outgaining CJ Baxter, who scored twice. With Jovantae Barnes sidelined, Patterson's showing could reshape the Wildcats' running back rotation heading into Alabama week.
Kentucky coach Will Stein says cornerback Hasaan Sykes and right tackle Malachi Wood should return against Alabama after sitting out the win over Youngstown State, while cornerback Terhyon Nichols remains questionable. The Wildcats emerged from the opener without new injuries.
Kentucky rolled to a 45-13 win over Youngstown State in Will Stein's debut as head coach, piling up 506 total yards and six touchdowns while scoring on all but two possessions. The Wildcats now turn to their SEC opener.
CJ Baxter ran for two touchdowns and nine different receivers caught passes in Kentucky's opener, with freshman Kenny Darby and two tight ends among the touchdown scorers as the Wildcats averaged 8.3 yards per play.
Notre Dame transfer Kenny Minchey threw for 301 yards and four touchdowns on 18-of-27 passing in his first college start, the most TD passes by a Kentucky QB in a season opener since Will Levis in 2021.
Kentucky opened the Will Stein era with a 45-13 win over Youngstown State at Kroger Field, piling up 507 yards and topping the school record for points by a first-year head coach in his debut.
Notre Dame transfer Kenny Minchey went 5-for-5 for 61 yards on Kentucky's opening possession against Youngstown State, a 75-yard march capped by CJ Baxter's 15-yard touchdown run in new head coach Will Stein's debut at Kroger Field.
Defensive backs Hasaan Sykes and Terhyon Nichols and offensive lineman Malachi Wood dressed but did not play in Kentucky's opener against Youngstown State, reportedly for precautionary injury reasons. All three could return as the Wildcats prepare for Alabama.
Kentucky will have Sam Greene available for its season opener against Youngstown State, while running back Jovantae Barnes is out for the game.
Kentucky defensive back Alex Afari won his eligibility appeal against the NCAA and is cleared to play in the Wildcats' Week 1 matchup against Youngstown State.
Kentucky kicks off its 2026 season hosting top-10 FCS Youngstown State, marking Will Stein's debut as head coach and Notre Dame transfer Kenny Minchey's first career start at quarterback.
Kentucky kicks off its season today against Youngstown State at Kroger Field, with kickoff set for 1 PM EST on the SEC Network. The opener marks the debut of the Will Stein era, which has generated significant offseason buzz among the fanbase.
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