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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
SEC Football: Ex-UK Target Marcio Santos Leaves LSU for Spain
Brazilian forward Marcio Santos, 23, reportedly signed a two-year deal with Baskonia instead of playing for LSU. His NCAA eligibility had not been cleared, and the Tigers are still waiting on clearance for several other international players.
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12:00 AM
SEC Football: 5-Star PG Reese Alston Makes Early Official Visit to Kentucky
Reese Alston, the No. 9 overall prospect in the 2027 class and the top player in Texas per the 247 Composite, moved his Kentucky official visit up from mid-October. He remains uncommitted, and Mark Pope, who played with Alston's father Rafer in the NBA, has made him a top target.
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12:00 AM
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
SEC Basketball: Pope Credits Larry Bird Lesson, Not His Beard
Told that no bearded head coach has ever won a national title, Mark Pope laughed it off and said confidence comes from work. He pointed to his two years playing for Larry Bird, who put up more shots before and after practice than anyone else. Big Blue Madness tickets sold out in 22 minutes.
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12:00 PM
SEC Football: Pope Wants His Wildcats Making the Calls
At Kentucky's Media Day, Mark Pope said he wants to coach decision-makers rather than script every possession. He is building a free-flowing system around high-IQ playmakers, including returning big man Malachi Moreno, who Pope says is passing at an elite level from the five.
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12:00 PM
SEC Football: Scrutiny Over UK's Nike Contract
Kentucky's 10-year Nike extension is projected at about $76 million, with a guaranteed minimum of just $4 million in royalties. The deal ranks around 15th nationally, behind South Carolina, Nebraska and Washington, although uncapped royalties could raise the total.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Minchey Ranks Last in SEC QBR
Kenny Minchey's 33.0 Total QBR is last among SEC quarterbacks. He posted an 88.7 against Texas A&M but only 8.7 against South Alabama, where he went 19-of-25 for 177 yards and a touchdown. Kentucky plays at South Carolina next.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Kentucky Backfield Makes History
C.J. Baxter, Jason Patterson and Jovantae Barnes each ran for more than 100 yards in Kentucky's 45-21 win over South Alabama. It's the first time three Wildcat running backs have done that in the same game.
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Monday, September 28, 2026
SEC Basketball: Pope Upbeat on Kam Williams
Mark Pope says Kam Williams needed a more extensive surgery after his Jones fracture failed to heal properly, but the staff expects a full recovery. UK is hopeful he returns by the start of the regular season after he averaged 6.0 points on 36% three-point shooting last year.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Noah's Hamstring on the Mend
Kentucky says Trent Noah's re-aggravated hamstring is improving, and he could return in a few weeks. The third-year wing will likely miss most or all of the exhibition slate but could be back for the start of the regular season.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Kentucky Guard Jerone Morton Out Indefinitely
Senior guard Jerone Morton, a Washington State transfer and Lexington native, hurt his knee in practice and will be reevaluated in several weeks, Pope announced. Freshman Mason Williams is expected to take on more minutes as Kentucky's backup point guard while Morton is out.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: Momcilovic Nears Full Return for Kentucky
Mark Pope said at Media Day that Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic should be cleared for full practice next week after a summer finger injury on his shooting hand. That timeline could put Momcilovic, who shot 48.7% from three last season, on the floor for the October 16 exhibition against Little Rock.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: South Carolina Sits Star Dylan Stewart Before Kentucky Game
Shane Beamer has suspended Dylan Stewart, South Carolina's best player and a top NFL prospect, ahead of an important SEC game with Kentucky. Beamer, who is under heavy pressure to win, chose team culture over keeping his star on the field, so the Wildcats will face a Gamecocks team without its top player.
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12:00 PM
SEC Football: Cats Aim to Snap Skid at South Carolina
Kentucky plays at South Carolina Saturday at 4:15 p.m. on SEC Network, trying to end a four-game losing streak in the series. The Gamecocks have lost seven straight SEC games, and pressure is growing on head coach Shane Beamer.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Former Rivals Celebrate Together
CJ Baxter, who played for Texas, says he nearly passed out cheering when ex-Oklahoma back Jovantae Barnes scored against South Alabama. Barnes had only three carries this season before Saturday. Head coach Will Stein was openly unhappy with the overall performance despite the win.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Kentucky Enters AP Top 25 at No. 24
Kentucky enters the AP poll at No. 24 after shutting out South Alabama in the second half. The Wildcats (3-1, 1-1 SEC) trailed early but led 24-21 at the break. They sit ninth in A Sea of Blue's Week 5 SEC power rankings.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Three Wildcats Top 100 Rushing Yards
Kentucky pounds South Alabama on the ground in a 45-21 win, with three running backs going over 100 yards. Jason Patterson scores three times on 137 yards, CJ Baxter averages 9.3 per carry, and Jovantae Barnes adds 100 yards and his first touchdown in over a year.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: No. 3 Kentucky Sweeps No. 7 Texas
No. 3 Kentucky opens SEC play by sweeping No. 7 Texas 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-21) in Lexington. With Morgan Gaerte out injured, Asia Thigpen steps up with 15 kills on .303 hitting, and the Wildcats host Auburn on Friday.
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Sunday, September 27, 2026
SEC Football: Wildcats Catch a Break in Columbia
Kentucky hasn't beaten South Carolina since 2021, and now it won't face Stewart, who had 7 sacks as a freshman. Back problems have slowed him, but he still had 6 pressures on 26 pass-rush snaps across two SEC games this season.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Gamecocks Suspend Dylan Stewart Before Kentucky Game
South Carolina has suspended star defensive end Dylan Stewart indefinitely, and he won't play when Kentucky visits in Week 5. Shane Beamer says the team will decide Stewart's future within a day or two, after he was benched against Alabama for punching an opposing player.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Wildcats Rally After Slow Start
South Alabama led Kentucky 21-14 in the second quarter before Jason Patterson's 75-yard touchdown run tied it with 1:22 left in the half. The Wildcats' ground game then took over, and the Jaguars converted just 4 of 15 third downs in the 45-21 loss.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: Baxter Credits Big Blue Wall After Big Day
CJ Baxter ran 16 times for 149 yards and a touchdown, including a 53-yard burst, in the 45-21 win over South Alabama. After the game he gave the credit to Kentucky's offensive line, singling out Lance Heard and describing how the group prepares during the week.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: Kentucky Makes Rushing History vs. South Alabama
Kentucky beat South Alabama 45-21 at Kroger Field, rolling up a season-high 390 rushing yards. CJ Baxter (149), Jason Patterson (137, 3 TD) and Jovantae Barnes (100) made it the first game in program history with three running backs each topping 100 yards.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: Shane Carr Breaks Through for UK
Senior transfer Shane Carr had the first two catches of his Kentucky career against South Alabama, and the second was a fourth-quarter touchdown from Kenny Minchey. Carr led Southern Utah in catches (50), yards (744) and touchdowns in 2025.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Wildcats Knocking on Top-25 Door
After the road upset of No. 9 Texas A&M, Kentucky sat at No. 27 in the AP poll with 98 votes, the second-highest total among unranked teams. On3's Thomas Goldkamp already has UK at No. 25 before the Wildcats travel to South Carolina.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Kentucky Pulls Away From South Alabama, 45-21
Kentucky was tied with South Alabama at halftime, then shut the Jaguars out after the break to win 45-21. The Wildcats ran for 390 yards, with three backs going over 100. Jason Patterson scored three touchdowns, and CJ Baxter and Jovantae Barnes added one each.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Baxter, Patterson Emerging as UK's Backfield Duo
CJ Baxter and Jason Patterson are becoming a one-two rushing punch for Kentucky. The offense wants to keep the second-half momentum from College Station going and spread the ball to more receivers.
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12:00 AM
SEC Football: UK Defense Must Slow Jaguars' Ground Game
South Alabama leans on a pair of running backs, so Jay Bateman's defense needs to control the run. It also has to limit big plays, since the Jaguars' top two receivers each average more than 11 yards per catch.
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12:00 AM
SEC Football: Wildcats Host South Alabama After A&M Win
Kentucky (2-1) returns to Kroger Field today to face South Alabama (2-1), a week after its big road win over Texas A&M in College Station. The Cats will try to avoid a letdown before the heart of SEC play.
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Saturday, September 26, 2026
SEC Football: Stein Says UK Injuries Look Minor
Will Stein says DJ Miller, Nic Anderson, Jovantae Barnes and long snapper Cole Marszalek should be fine. DL Tavion Gadson sat out as a precaution and should play at South Carolina, while safety Ty Bryant's arm issue is worth watching.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Cats Shut Out Jaguars After Halftime
After a sloppy first half that included a muffed punt, Kentucky takes a 24-21 lead into the break and wins the second half 21-0. Across its three wins, UK has outscored opponents 62-20 after halftime.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Kentucky Backfield Runs Over South Alabama
Kentucky beats South Alabama 45-21 behind three 100-yard rushers: Jason Patterson (189 yards, 3 TDs), CJ Baxter (149) and Jovantae Barnes (100), the program's first such trio since 2020. The Wildcats move to 3-1.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Texas Holds Off Tennessee 20-17
Texas sacked Faizon Brandon 10 times and survived a late Tennessee rally in Knoxville, winning 20-17 after the Vols recovered an onside kick but came up short on a final desperation heave.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: Three Kentucky Backs Top 100 Yards
C.J. Baxter (149), Jason Patterson (137, 3 TDs) and Jovantae Barnes (100) each cleared 100 rushing yards against South Alabama — the first time Kentucky has had three 100-yard rushers in a game since 2020.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: Wildcats Roll Past South Alabama 45-21
Kentucky erased an early 21-14 deficit and shut out South Alabama in the second half to win 45-21 at Kroger Field, moving to 3-1 ahead of next week's road trip to South Carolina.
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4:00 PM
SEC Recruiting: QB Marcus Washington Jr. Commits to Kentucky
Quarterback Marcus Washington Jr. has committed to Kentucky, adding another piece to Will Stein's growing recruiting haul in Lexington.
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12:00 PM
SEC Football: Kentucky Hosts South Alabama at Kroger Field
Fresh off their upset win at Texas A&M, the 2-1 Wildcats return to Lexington to face 2-1 South Alabama, with stopping the Jaguars' two-headed rushing attack the key to avoiding a letdown before SEC play heats up.
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12:00 PM
SEC Football: Freshman Darby Shines in Kentucky's Upset of Texas A&M
True freshman WR Kenny Darby bounced back from an early drop to post two catches for 64 yards and a touchdown in Kentucky's 31-21 road upset of No. 9 Texas A&M as a 16.5-point underdog. Coach Will Stein says the LSU flip has star potential.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: McShay Tabs Kentucky as Playoff Dark Horse
National analyst Todd McShay named Kentucky an SEC team capable of a surprise College Football Playoff run, crediting Will Stein's track record developing quarterbacks like Bo Nix and Dillon Gabriel as reason to believe in the Wildcats.
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12:00 AM
SEC Football: Afari Flourishing in Kentucky's New Defense
Linebacker Alex Afari Jr. logged 32 snaps in his first full game of the season during Kentucky's win at Texas A&M, and says he's thriving in coordinator Jay Bateman's aggressive, blitz-heavy scheme after choosing to finish his career in Lexington.
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12:00 AM
SEC Football: Stein Leans on Meyer's Advice to Avoid Trap Game
Fresh off a road upset of No. 9 Texas A&M, Kentucky coach Will Stein is drawing on guidance from Urban Meyer to keep his 2-1 Wildcats focused ahead of Saturday's home matchup with South Alabama, where UK is favored by nearly three touchdowns.
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Friday, September 25, 2026
SEC Football: Stein Says Twitter Plays Make Kentucky's Playbook
Fresh off Kentucky's upset of Texas A&M, Will Stein revealed he and OC Joe Sloan test plays they find on social media in practice, adding them to game plans when they fit. Stein also called Kentucky an elite all-around athletic department.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Stein Used A&M's Flat Warmup to Fire Up Kentucky
Kentucky coach Will Stein told his locker room the No. 9 Aggies looked unprepared during pregame warmups, using it as motivation before the Wildcats' road upset at Kyle Field. Kentucky now turns its focus to South Alabama at Kroger Field.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Kentucky Turns Focus to South Alabama
Fresh off their breakthrough win in College Station, the Wildcats return to Kroger Field to face a capable South Alabama team, aiming to avoid a letdown after the emotional upset.
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4:00 PM
SEC Basketball: Kentucky-Kansas Tip Time Set for Nov. 10
Kentucky's Champions Classic clash with Kansas tips off at 9:30 PM ET on November 10 in Chicago, where the Wildcats will face No. 1 overall 2026 recruit Tyran Stokes, who chose the Jayhawks over Kentucky in April.
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SEC Football: UK Among Leaders for 7-Foot-4 Millogo
Kentucky is one of four schools carrying the most momentum for 2027 four-star center Cherif Millogo, ranked No. 36 nationally, as the Wildcats also host five-star bigs Lewis Uvwo and Paul Osaruyi in their push to build on Ryan Hampton's commitment.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Wildcats Ride Momentum Into South Alabama
Kentucky faces South Alabama Saturday looking to build on last week's road upset of No. 9 Texas A&M, with a matchup against South Carolina looming the following week in Will Stein's energized first season.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Kentucky Lands 2029 QB Marcus Washington
Fresh off upsetting No. 9 Texas A&M, Will Stein and Kentucky picked up a commitment from Class of 2029 three-star quarterback Marcus Washington, a 6-foot San Bernardino prospect who chose the Wildcats over interest from Arizona, Michigan and North Carolina.
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
SEC Football: Nike Gives Wildcats High-Tech Recovery Slides
Nike gave Kentucky players its new Air Zoom Hyperslides, a Hyperice collaboration with a magnetic pod that offers three levels each of heat and vibration for recovery. Strength coach Brandon Roberts said head coach Will Stein arranged the gift through his Nike ties from his Oregon days. The slides go on sale Sept. 29 for $249.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Minchey Emerges as Stein's Breakout Quarterback
Kenny Minchey was a backup at Notre Dame and is now a breakout star for Kentucky. His rise has helped first-year coach Will Stein give the Wildcats a new identity after more than a decade under Mark Stoops.
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12:00 PM
SEC Football: Patterson Gives Cats a Second Threat in the Backfield
Jason Patterson ran for 58 yards on six carries against Texas A&M and leads Kentucky with 189 rushing yards. His 6.8 yards per carry ranks seventh in the SEC as UK gets ready to host South Alabama (2-1).
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12:00 PM
SEC Football: Baxter Powers Kentucky Upset at Kyle Field
CJ Baxter rushed 19 times for 87 yards and scored twice in the third quarter of Kentucky's 31-21 win over No. 9 Texas A&M. The senior has all four of UK's rushing touchdowns this season.
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12:00 PM
SEC Football: Stein Expects More Growth From Minchey
Will Stein praised QB Kenny Minchey's poise after he went 14-of-18 for 252 yards and two touchdowns at Texas A&M. Stein credited better protection and a quick release, and he expects Minchey to keep improving after only three career starts.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Cats Build on Upset of No. 9 Texas A&M
Kentucky's 31-21 win at No. 9 Texas A&M came from 408 total yards and two defensive interceptions. The Wildcats now carry that momentum into a home game against South Alabama's run-heavy offense.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Kentucky Hosts South Alabama for First Time
Kentucky returns to Kroger Field Saturday at 12:45 PM ET on SEC Network to face 2-1 South Alabama, the first-ever meeting between the programs. FanDuel lists the Wildcats as 20.5-point favorites as they try to reach 3-1.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
SEC Basketball: Ranked Showdown Awaits Wildcats
The Kansas game will be Kentucky's first big test of the regular season. ESPN's latest poll has the Wildcats at No. 22 and the Jayhawks at No. 25, and both programs sit in the 20-25 range of most preseason rankings.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Kentucky-Kansas Tip Time Set
Kentucky's Champions Classic game against Kansas in Chicago is scheduled for about 9:30 PM ET on ESPN. It's the second game of a doubleheader that opens with Duke vs. Michigan State at 7 PM, so tipoff could slip closer to 9:45 PM ET.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Top-25 Big Man Paul Osaruyi Sets First Official Visit at Kentucky
Paul Osaruyi, a 6-10 center in the 2027 class from Bella Vista Prep in Phoenix, takes his first official visit this weekend, and he's taking it at Kentucky. He's a 4-star ranked 18th by 247Sports, 22nd by On3 and 25th by ESPN, and he also holds offers from Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, North Carolina and Texas.
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4:00 PM
SEC Basketball: Cats Set Preseason Schedule
After the Little Rock exhibition on Oct. 16, Kentucky hosts Texas Tech and UCF. The regular season opens at home against Manhattan on Nov. 3.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Katz Ranks Momcilovic Third Among Shooters
Andy Katz ranked Momcilovic No. 3 on his list of college basketball's best 3-point shooters. Momcilovic hit 48.7% from deep last season and led the nation with 136 made threes.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Four Wildcats on CBS Positional List
CBS Sports' Isaac Trotter put four Kentucky players on his list of the best players at nine positional archetypes: Zoom Diallo, Alex Wilkins, Momcilovic and Malachi Moreno. He ranked Momcilovic No. 1 among off-ball wings.
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