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The University of Kentucky welcomed Will Stein as its new head football coach on Tuesday night, and Big Blue Nation wasted no time embracing him. Introduced during a TV timeout in the first half of the Kentucky vs North Carolina basketball game, Stein stepped onto the court to lead the crowd in the iconic “Y” […]
The Kentucky Wildcats lost again, this time to the North Carolina Tar Heels on Tuesday night in Lexington by a score of 67-64. The Cats got off to a strong start as they appeared ready to go from the tip, but they came crashing back to earth fairly quickly after the second unit checked in. […]
The easy part is over. Will Stein has signed the contract, shaken hands, and will soon take the photos. Now, the real work begins for the next Kentucky football head coach. Transitioning from a coordinator to an SEC head coach is a massive leap, and the to-do list is already a mile long. Here are the […]
Kentucky basketball (5-2) will face off against the North Carolina Tar Heels (6-1) Tuesday night in a high-stakes matchup at Rupp Arena, looking to prove themselves after two disappointing losses to Louisville and Michigan State. The Wildcats have shown flashes of brilliance but have struggled in their biggest games, leaving fans and analysts questioning their […]
Now that Will Stein has arrived in Lexington, he’s hard at work assembling his first official coaching staff of Kentucky football. It appears the first hire has been made. According to Mike Craven of Texas Football, Kentucky is hiring UT San Antonio offensive coordinator Justin Burke as the program’s next offensive coordinator. Burke will replace […]
The new Kentucky Wildcats head football coach has arrived in Lexington as the program is starting a new era. With Coach Stein now leading the charge at UK, it was an exciting day for the Kentucky Athletic Department as the new head coach has arrived in town for his opening press conference tomorrow afternoon. There […]
The Kentucky Wildcats just wrapped up the quickest coaching search ever. Will Stein, a former Louisville QB and Kentucky native, will be at the helm for the Wildcats starting next season after a highly successful tenure as the Oregon Ducks offensive coordinator. The school has announced that it will hold Stein’s introductory press conference on […]
It is valid to call Tuesday night’s game against North Carolina a must-win game for the Kentucky Wildcats. They don’t need to win this game for their NCAA Tournament hopes, but they do need to win for the morale of the team and the fanbase. While there have been some positives to come out of […]
It took all of one day for Will Stein to land his first major commitment as head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats. Sure, Matt Ponatoski may have been committed to the Wildcats since the summer, but once Mark Stoops and the rest of his staff were let go, many wondered if the 4-star QB would […]
Will Stein has officially been named the next head coach of Kentucky football. Now begins a warp-speed process of assembling his staff and building the roster for next season. Current/former defensive coordinator Brad White will not be part of that effort. According to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, White is accepting an offer to become the […]
Good morning, BBN! It’s a huge week for Kentucky Basketball. They begin with a big matchup against No. 16 UNC tonight at Rupp Arena. Shockingly, the game doesn’t start until 9:30 PM EST, and if you’re able to stay awake until then, you can watch it on ESPN. You have to win this game if […]
Thirteen-year Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops was officially relieved of his duties as head coach early Monday morning. After back-to-back losing seasons for the Cats, it was time for the program to make a change. From a few sources around the Wildcats program, including KSR’s Matt Jones, it was said that Stoops was in a […]
Greetings, BBN! Texas upset Texas A&M, Georgia edged Georgia Tech, Ole Miss retained the Egg Bowl (but not its coach) against Hail State, Oklahoma held off LSU, Alabama triumphed in the Iron Bowl, Vanderbilt throttled Tennessee, Kentucky got blanked at Louisville, South Carolina fell short against Clemson, Missouri rolled Arkansas, and Florida chomped up Florida […]
The University of Kentucky Football program has announced the hiring of Oregon Ducks offensive coordinator Will Stein as the next head coach following the departure of Mark Stoops. Following reports Monday evening that Stein was set to be the school’s next coach, Kentucky wasted no time in making the move official. “I’m honored and excited […]
The Kentucky Wildcats will hit the court Tuesday night as they welcome the North Carolina Tar Heels to Rupp Arena. After flopping in their first two major non-conference games, the Cats get the chance to knock off a top-25 team at home. However, they will apparently be doing so without two of their starters. According […]
The Kentucky Wildcats wasted no time finding a new head coach, hiring Oregon Football offensive coordinator Will Stein less than a day after firing Mark Stoops following 13 seasons in Lexington. Now, Kentucky fans are making their feelings known across social media. Stein, 36, has been regarded as one of the nation’s fastest-rising offensive minds, […]
Oregon Ducks offensive coordinator Will Stein is set to be the next head coach of Kentucky football. Now, the question becomes when Stein will officially leave Oregon to work for Kentucky on a full-time basis. After all, Stein and the Ducks will make the upcoming College Football Playoff, so they could be playing games until […]
Kentucky football is zeroing in on its next head coach after parting ways with Mark Stoops. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Kentucky is working on a deal with Oregon Ducks offensive coordinator Will Stein to make him the next head coach of the Wildcats. “Oregon OC Will Stein is the target to be the next […]
While the Kentucky Wildcats search for their next head coach, they may need to search for a new starting quarterback as well. In recent weeks, it became evident that Cutter Boley was set to return to UK for the 2026 season. However, that was the plan when Mark Stoops was still the head coach. Now […]
The Kentucky Wildcats are officially in need of a new head coach for their football team. The school announced early on Monday morning that Mark Stoops will be fired after his 13th season as head coach. With no time to waste in the coaching search, there are a few names to watch for. The Wildcats […]
It has been 13 years since Kentucky football went on a coaching search, and Mitch Barnhart will have plenty of suitors for the job. Two names are sticking out right now, however, are Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein and Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline. According to Pete Nakos of On3, Stein and Hartline are […]
Mark Stoops and the University of Kentucky have officially parted ways after 13 seasons. Stoops leaves as the longest tenured coach in the SEC and as the man who rebuilt the program from the inside out. With his departure, Kentucky now enters a coaching search that will move quickly and decisively. Based on conversations and […]
Following the news that Kentucky football decided to move on from head coach Mark Stoops, UK athletics director Mitch Barnhart and school president Eli Capilouto have released statements on the decision. “I have informed Coach Mark Stoops that we have decided to go in a new direction at head coach,” Barnhart said in a Monday […]
Before we move forward, before the next steps, before the rumors and the portal and the pressure of what comes next, there is something that deserves to be said clearly and respectfully. Thank you, Mark Stoops. When Mark Stoops arrived, Kentucky football was in the gutter. I was young, and I honestly did not know […]
Kentucky basketball is gearing up for a pair of top-25 showdowns this week, and they’ll be the lower-ranked team in both games, at least in the major polls. The new AP Top 25 Poll has Kentucky at No. 18, North Carolina at No. 16, and Gonzaga at No. 11. The Coaches Top 25 Poll has […]