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Wake up with the KSR Pregame Show, live before Kentucky vs. South Alabama

Kentucky Football is back home in Lexington today, hosting South Alabama in a Week 4 out-of-conference matchup. The Wildcats enter the game riding high, coming off the top-10 win at Texas A&M a week ago.

No. 1 prospect in Ohio, Lorenzo McMullen Jr. headlines top recruits at Kentucky this weekend

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KSR GAMEDAY: Kentucky Hosts South Alabama

It didn’t take long for Will Stein to secure his first signature win at Kentucky. On his first road trip, the Wildcats put it on No.

Stein Believes UK Has ‘Elite’ Athletics

If you have a national radio or TV audience Kentucky football coach Will Stein is going to talk with you. He’s been on numerous shows this week capitalizing on the UK football interest after Kentucky’s upset win at then No.

Kentucky Fan Leaks Marcel Reed's Phone Number Before Texas A&M-LSU Game - Sports Illustrated

Kentucky Fan Leaks Marcel Reed's Phone Number Before Texas A&M-LSU Game Sports Illustrated

Kentucky Wildcats News: South Alabama Gameday - A Sea Of Blue

Kentucky Wildcats News: South Alabama Gameday A Sea Of Blue

Kenny Darby has a bright future ahead of him: “The sky really is the limit” - A Sea Of Blue

Kenny Darby has a bright future ahead of him: “The sky really is the limit” A Sea Of Blue

How to Watch College Football: TV schedule, start times, streaming info for Week 4 games

We’re officially through the first quarter of the 2026 college football season after a wild Week 3. It’s now on to Week 4 with a number of ranked matchups headlining the schedule of games, including a big one in the SEC to kick off Saturday’s slate.

No. 1 Trinity routs No. 12 St. Xavier 44-0, behind Johnson's 4 TDs

As Trinity tight end Jack Stivers stood strong and lunged for the goal line, Zane Johnson walked to the bench, back-turned, face stone-cold. There’s no need to look.

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How Urban Meyer and Lou Holtz are helping Will Stein keep UK from eating the rat poison

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 01: ESPN analyst Lou Holtz (R) congratulates Head coach Urban Meyer (L) of the Ohio State Buckeyes after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide in the All State Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Ohio…

Will Stein is happy to borrow creative plays he finds on social media

How does one become the hottest up-and-coming name in college football, especially in offensive play-calling and creativity? By taking fun play ideas from Twitter, of course.

Alex Afari was always coming back to Kentucky, and he’s starting to thrive under new coaching staff

LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 06: Linebacker Alex Afari Jr. #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts after a play in a game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Kentucky Wildcats on September 6, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY.

Well-known national college football voice is buying into Kentucky - A Sea Of Blue

Well-known national college football voice is buying into Kentucky A Sea Of Blue

Kentucky great Michael Kidd-Gilchrist wants 'kids like me to feel appreciated' - courier-journal.com

Kentucky great Michael Kidd-Gilchrist wants 'kids like me to feel appreciated' courier-journal.com

Kentucky is One of the 10 Most-Watched College Football Teams in America

Everybody wants to play for Will Stein , and everybody wants to watch his Kentucky football team battle on Saturdays. You may not realize it, but the first quarter of the 2026 college football season is already over.

Kentucky great Michael Kidd-Gilchrist wants 'kids like me to feel appreciated' - The Courier-Journal

Kentucky great Michael Kidd-Gilchrist wants 'kids like me to feel appreciated' The Courier-Journal

JoJo Kemp, Wilbur Hackett are Honorary Captains for Kentucky vs. South Alabama

One week after Kentucky announced itself on the college football stage under Will Stein, one of the program’s trailblazers and an early star of the Mark Stoops era will accompany the Wildcats onto the field against South Alabama. Wilbur Hackett and JoJo Kemp will serve as…

‘Next play’ mentality helps Darby respond to dropped touchdown

With just under two minutes to play in the first quarter, Kentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey dropped back on second-and-3 and delivered a 26-yard strike to wide receiver Kenny Darby. The pass hit Darby directly in his hands, and it seemed for a second that he would have an easy…

How South Alabama has Performed Against Power Conference Foes

Saturday will serve as the second and final game between Kentucky and a non-Power Conference opponent in the 2026 season. South Alabama was picked to finish sixth out of seven teams in the Sun Belt’s West Division, but the Jaguars have been a plucky underdog in recent memory.

Four-star linebacker trims list to eight, Kentucky in mix - UK Wildcats Wire

Four-star linebacker trims list to eight, Kentucky in mix UK Wildcats Wire

11 Personnel, Luckett's Play Sheet: Kentucky vs. Rat Poison

Kentucky just secured the first signature victory of the Will Stein era. The Wildcats went on the road and beat a Top 10 team.

Is social media a secret weapon for Will Stein and Joe Sloan?

Following Kentucky’s breakthrough win over Texas AM, head coach Will Stein took time to jump on an interview with Liam Blutman of Barstool Sports on an edition of “Blut Talks Ball.” In that interview, Stein was asked a ton of interesting questions by Blutman, the self-proclaimed…

Visit Primer: 4-star C Paul Osaruyi arrives in Lexington

Blue carpet season is underway in Lexington, as Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats continue hosting their top recruiting targets for fall visits, with the next big one hearing the staff’s pitch in town this weekend. That would be 2027 four-star center Paul Osaruyi , who sits at…

Kentucky Wildcats have been a top 10 most-watched football program - Yahoo Sports

Kentucky Wildcats have been a top 10 most-watched football program Yahoo Sports

Preview: Kentucky football’s 3 keys to victory over South Alabama

Kentucky football looks to end September with a victory as the Wildcats welcome in the South Alabama Jaguars. Kentucky can’t take the Jaguars lightly however, South Alabama comes in with an explosive offense and upset potential, Kentucky must stay on path in its keys to victory.

Will Stein called out Texas A&M’s lack of fire to help spark Kentucky’s breakthrough win

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 19: Head coach Will Stein of the Kentucky Wildcats speaks to a reporter after beating the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on September 19, 2026 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Zach Del Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images As a head coach,…

Will Stein called out Texas A&M’s lack of fire to help spark Kentucky’s breakthrough win - Yahoo Sports

Will Stein called out Texas A&M’s lack of fire to help spark Kentucky’s breakthrough win Yahoo Sports

Doug Gottlieb Gives Interesting Take on the State of College Athletics

Doug Gottlieb gave some interesting thoughts on the state of college athletics earlier this week. According to Gottlieb, the current path that sports are on is not sustainable.

Six Top-100 prospects highlight landmark recruiting cycle for state of Illinois

The 2027 recruiting cycle could be a landmark one for the state of Illinois. According to the Rivals Industry Rankings , a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies, there are six top-100 prospects in the state.

Riley Welch, CJ Fredrick earn promotions on Jai Lucas' staff at Miami

Two former Kentucky Wildcats have new roles working for one of the hottest young coaches in college basketball, who also happens to be a former Kentucky assistant. On Thursday, Miami head coach Jai Lucas promoted Riley Welch and CJ Fredrick .

2028 4-star LB Kaiden Buchanan has eight schools atop his recruitment

Aberdeen (Miss.) Tupelo four-star linebacker Kaiden Buchanan is one of the top junior prospects in the state of Mississippi. He’s compiled over 20 Power Four offers, but he’s focused on just eight moving forward.

University of Kentucky Athletics warns of ticket scams for football games - WLWT

University of Kentucky Athletics warns of ticket scams for football games WLWT

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Highlights You Need to Watch on Hall of Fame Weekend

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is one of the greatest players we’ve ever seen in a Kentucky uniform. When you look at the raw stats, that may seem like an exaggeration.

KSR Staff Predictions: Kentucky vs. South Alabama

After the big win over Texas A&M, Kentucky finally returns to action on Saturday, hosting South Alabama at Kroger Field (12:45 p.m. ET, SEC Network).

Kentucky's Mark Pope has one of the most underrated freshmen in college basketball - Sports Illustrated

Kentucky's Mark Pope has one of the most underrated freshmen in college basketball Sports Illustrated

South Alabama Run Game, Tempo will Test Kentucky Linebackers

After knocking off a Top-10 team on the road, Kentucky returns to Kroger Field in a let-down spot against an opponent from the Sun Belt. The rat poison message is proliferating around the Kentucky football facility.

Kentucky lands 2029 quarterback Marcus Washington - UK Wildcats Wire

Kentucky lands 2029 quarterback Marcus Washington UK Wildcats Wire

Will Stein: Kentucky is a football school — and a basketball, volleyball and baseball school, too

Uh oh, another UK Athletics civil war is brewing, thanks to the snowball that is Will Stein ‘s program as it gains momentum down the college football mountain. He’ll tell you himself that Kentucky is officially a football school —fighting words for many in Lexington, as we’ve…

Minchey Showing Why He Is ‘Right Guy’ for UK

Will Stein has developed a reputation as a quarterback guru and the first-year Kentucky head coach says his background as a player gives him an advantage mentoring young quarterbacks. “I tell quarterbacks, like, I’ve been the starter, I’ve been the backup, I’ve been eighth…

CBS Sports profiles Kenny Minchey's journey to Kentucky, breakout vs. Texas A&M

Kentucky Football has been in the national spotlight following the win at Texas A&M. Most of that attention has been on Will Stein, who has done approximately five million shows since Saturday night, but the college football world is also learning about his quarterback, Kenny…

Will Stein and Todd Orlando will meet again after working at Texas together in 2017

Two members of Tom Herman ‘s first Texas staff in 2017 will cross paths again nine years later. That meeting will occur at Kroger Field in Week 4.

KSR Show, 9/25: Live from Country Ham Days in Lebanon

The smell of country ham is in the air during Friday’s KSR show, live from Lebanon, Kentucky. The guys are at Country Ham Days, eating all of the country ham on site while previewing Kentucky’s upcoming games against South Alabama and more.

KSR Today: Gearing up for South Alabama

It’s been a fun week of celebrating Kentucky ‘s upset win in College Station, but it’s time to prove we’re coachable as a fanbase and officially turn the page. Be where your feet are, BBN, within the eye of the storm—or become the storm when the opportunity strikes.

Kentucky's CJ Baxter now 'best version of me' - 247Sports

Kentucky's CJ Baxter now 'best version of me' 247Sports

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