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J Batt is now one of the highest-paid athletic directors in college sports.

J Batt contract details revealed with UK: How would you grade the hire?

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Kentucky Wildcats News: Will Stein is fixing the UK Football gameday experience

J Batt came to Kentucky at a premium, but thanks to a buyout rule, that amount was halved. We break down why, and discuss some unique money-making strategies.

Kentucky saved millions on J Batt thanks to a weird buyout with Michigan State

J Batt is set on Lexington being his long-term home.

J Batt says UK is his destination job: “This is where our boys will graduate high school”

Will Stein believes Kentucky football is a sleeping giant. His lifelong ties to the Wildcats help explain his vision for the program.

Will Stein’s Kentucky roots fuel belief Wildcats can become a national contender

Notre Dame, Indiana, Oregon, Texas A&M, and Tennessee were among the schools to offer.

Kentucky Football lands Jaylen Mercer

The team is still mourning the loss of Nic Smith.

Kentucky Football pushes back this week’s official visits

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Breaking News

Kentucky defensive lineman Nic Smith dies at age 20. School says no foul play suspected (AP)

Will Stein continues to rack up the commitments in the class of 2027.

Austin Coles commits to Kentucky Football, bolstering a top-15 recruiting class

Kentucky continues a massive recruiting weekend by adding linebacker Drew Williams shortly after landing Malachi Brown.

Kentucky Football lands Drew Williams

Will Stein keeps the wheels churning on the momentum front.

Kentucky lands highly-ranked in-state prospect Malachi Brown

The Corbin native has received an expert prediction in favor of the Cats.

Kentucky emerging for massive 4-star in-state recruit Malachi Brown

It looks like the University of Kentucky is going with an external hire as the new AD.

UK is not expected to hire from within for next AD as Mitch Barnhart serves out his final month

Coach Pope is feeling extra spicy after landing arguably the best player in the transfer portal.

Mark Pope's beach flex said everything the BBN needed to hear

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Twitter celebrates Milan Momcilovic joining Kentucky Wildcats

Momcilovic is back to school, but who will he ultimately play for?

Milan Momcilovic withdraws from NBA Draft; Kentucky and Louisville are frontrunners, per report

Kentucky fans officially know what time and channel for the first three games of the Will Stein era.

Kentucky Football announces start times and TV channels for first 3 games of the 2026 season

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SEC to End 'Cupcake' Week 🧁

Conference votes to eliminate tune-up opponents in 2027

The Tigers beat out Kentucky for the Tennessee offensive lineman's commitment.

OT Rance Brown commits to Auburn over Kentucky

Florida, Tennessee, Notre Dame, Miami, Texas A&M, LSU, and Michigan had also offered scholarships.

Kentucky beats out Clemson for Griff Galloway, whose father is on Tigers' staff

WWE invades Rupp Arena and Danhausen has invaded with a new t-shirt for all his 'fanhausens' featuring the University of Kentucky. See the design inside.

Danhausen x Kentucky launch new merchline as WWE invades Rupp Arena

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Sark Talks SEC Spending 💰

Texas HC believes every school in conference pays 'minimum $30M' for their rosters

Will Stein has been killing it on the recruiting trail thus far.

Kentucky Football gains a commitment from RB Kelsey Gerald

Kentucky beats out Ole Miss, Louisville, and Tennessee for one of the top defensive backs in the 2027 recruiting class.

Kentucky lands 4-star CB Miles Brown in major recruiting win

Ourigou was one of the breakout performers at the Nike EYBL in Memphis this past weekend.

Kentucky offers top 10 center Caleb Ourigou

The staff heads to Memphis.

Kentucky Wildcats News: UK on the recruiting trail

Kentucky football head coach Will Stein says the Governor's Cup remains too important to ever remove from the schedule.

Will Stein wants Kentucky vs. Louisville rivalry to continue and possibly move to Week 1

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From Foster Care to the NFL: Hollywood Developing Movie on Buffalo Bills Pro Bowler and former Kentucky Star Ray Davis

Some stories in sports are bigger than the sport itself, as is the case with former Wildcat Ray Davis. Transferring to Kentucky from Vanderbilt for his senior season of college football in 2023, Davis ran for more than 1,100 yards and set the UK single-season touchdown record with 21 TDs.

Kentucky continues to stack talent in the trenches with another offensive line commit in the 2027 recruiting cycle.

Kentucky football lands 2027 3-star IOL Ian Walker

Kentucky is battling several national programs for one of Georgia's rising defensive backs.

Kentucky Football makes top 5 for Jeremiah Proctor

Analyst Dan Casey ranks Kentucky's Will Stein as the No. 2 playcaller in the country. Even with Joe Sloan calling plays, UK's offense is in elite hands.

Analyst ranks Kentucky's Will Stein as the No. 2 offensive mind in college football

A bowl in Year 1 of the WIll Stein era would be magnificent news.

Kentucky Football gets an early bowl projection

Kentucky is evaluating several organizational options for its next athletic director.

University of Kentucky considers multiple athletic director models including split leadership structure

UK president Eli Capilouto continues to take heat.

Governor Andy Beshear criticizes UK leadership, compares it to James Ramsey

This could be a major pickup for Kentucky.

Big-time WR Iveon Lewis moves up decision date as Kentucky gets several recruiting predictions

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Dez Bryant Jr. Gets CFB Offer

Son of former Cowboys WR announces Kentucky reached out to him (Rivals)

Will Stein lands another big-time recruit for the football Cats!

4-star DB Marquis Bryant commits to Kentucky Football

Kentucky Lands 4-Star DB 🔵

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BREAKING: Four-Star Safety Marquis Bryant has Committed to Kentucky, he tells me for @Rivals The 6’0 190 S from Rolesville, NC chose the Wildcats over Tennessee and Auburn "I'm ready to change the culture for BBN" https://t.co/Cuoya7lnzi

Eli Capilouto says the listening tour is nearing completion as the school looks to make a hire during the summer.

UK President Eli Capilouto provides update on athletic director search

Two former UK wideouts find homes.

Ja'Mori Maclin to the Buffalo Bills; Dane Key to the Denver Broncos

Two former Kentucky receivers heard their names called on Day 3.

Kendrick Law drafted by the Lions; Barion Brown goes to the Saints

Colts Draft Kentucky RB

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adding to the RB room ‼️ welcome to Indianapolis Seth 👏 @Sjmcg_28 | #NFLDraft | @UKFootball

Jalen Farmer will now play for the Colts to kick off his NFL career.

Jalen Farmer drafted by Indianapolis Colts in Round 4 of the 2026 NFL Draft

Kentucky WR goes No. 168 overall

Kendrick Law Scouting Report

Lions Draft Kentucky WR

📋 Kendrick Law (No. 168 overall) 😤 Listed at 5'11'', 203 pounds 🎥 Watch his run-after-catch ability

Kentucky IOL goes No. 153 overall

Jager Burton Scouting Report

Colts Draft Kentucky IOL

📋 Jalen Farmer (No. 113 overall) ⚓ 'Powerful presence' and 'anchor' up front 🎥 Watch his ability to move defenders

In-state tight end Conrad Hart commits to Kentucky just days after receiving his first Power 4 offer.

Kentucky football lands Lexington TE Conrad Hart

Barnhart is officially heading off into the sunset.

Mitch Barnhart steps down from new role at University of Kentucky

Kentucky lands their 11th commitment in the class of 2027 with Ohio linebacker Antwoine Higgins announcing Wednesday.

Kentucky football adds 3-star LB Antoine Higgins in the class of 2027

The Kentucky Governor is “losing confidence and growing increasingly concerned” with how UK is being run.

Andy Beshear calls out University of Kentucky over Mitch Barnhart golden parachute deal

Assessing the next group of players who look prime to make it to the next level ➡️

Top Future NFL Draft Prospects to Watch in 2026 👀

Benny Snell Jr., Kentucky football’s all-time leading rusher, has been released by the UFL’s Louisville Kings following a slow start to the 2026 season.

UFL’s Louisville Kings cut former Kentucky running back Benny Snell Jr.

Will Stein had an emotion-filled debut at Kroger Field.

The Will Stein Era Begins: Takeaways from the 2026 Kentucky Football Spring Game

4-Star Safety Chooses Kentucky 🔵

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BREAKING: Four-Star Safety Tristin Hughes has Committed to Kentucky, he tells me for @Rivals The 6’0 195 S from Rocky River, OH chose the Wildcats over Virginia Tech, Michigan, and Penn State “BBN, LETS WORKKKK!!!” https://t.co/0RHVTiU63P

Ole Miss Lands 4-Star EDGE 😤

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BREAKING: Four-Star EDGE Keysan Taylor has Committed to Ole Miss, he tells me for @Rivals The 6’4 230 EDGE from Rockford, IL chose the Rebels over Vanderbilt and Kentucky “Thank you Jesus! boutta turn da SIP up!! 🦈” https://t.co/QvcMvPb5z3

Ohio State, Michigan, and Louisville were also in the running.

4-star DB Tristin Hughes commits to Kentucky Football, who now has a top-10 recruiting class

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Will Stein’s First Spring Game at Kentucky Ends Early With a Windy Downpour

It was Storm’s time in the Bluegrass. A new era for Kentucky Football is underway, as Wildcats head coach Will Stein looks to make a mark in the SEC during the 2026 season. It’s safe to say that things are looking promising when it comes to the recruiting side of things, but Kentucky’s annual spring […]

Kentucky appears to be out for one of the best available transfers.

Kentucky has reportedly moved on from top-10 transfer Paulius Murauskas

Is good news coming soon for Kentucky Basketball?

Donnie Freeman cancels UConn visit, and one reporter makes prediction for Kentucky to land him

Oversight Committee recommended standardizing start date for all CFB teams at Week 0

NCAA FBS Proposes New Schedule

Miami, Florida, and Missouri were among the other schools to offer Proctor.

Tank Proctor flips from Auburn Tigers to Kentucky Wildcats

Breaking down newcomers into 5 tiers 📲

New CFB HC Expectations 🤔

Is it panic time for the Big Blue Nation?

Kentucky Wildcat News: Transfer Portal Panic Time?

Will Stein reveals why he walked away from a playoff roster at Oregon to "bet on himself" and rebuild Kentucky. It wasn't just about coming home.

Will Stein explains why he chose a Kentucky overhaul over Oregon's playoff safety net

Freeman is on Kentucky's campus, and it may be now or never to get his commitment.

Donnie Freeman is now on his visit to Kentucky, but UConn may be the favorite

College Football Playoff drops 'refreshed' look with 'championship gold' details 📸

CFP Reveals Updated Logo 👌

Brandon Garrison commits to Alabama after leaving Kentucky

BG has a new home.

Nawrot is a top-40 prospect in the class of 2027.

Kentucky Football lands commitment of 4-star QB Jake Nawrot

Kentucky Lands 4-Star QB 🔵

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BREAKING: Elite 2027 QB Jake Nawrot has Committed to Kentucky, he tells me for @Rivals The 6’4 205 QB from Arlington Heights, IL is ranked as the No. 2 QB in the 2027 Rivals300 “Blessed for all of this! Ready to get to work! #BBN #SEC” https://t.co/ewuKYn8Mie

Could Jasper Johnson stay in the SEC?

Jasper Johnson meeting with John Calipari; Alabama gets prediction for UK transfer

Another meeting scheduled.

DeSean Goode sets in-person meeting with Kentucky

Wildcats continue recruiting surge in 2027 cycle with Alabama defensive lineman becoming latest addition.

4-star recruit Elijah Brown picks Kentucky Football

Brandon Garrison leaves Kentucky with one year of eligibility after showing flashes of potential in Lexington.

Brandon Garrison enters transfer portal after two seasons at Kentucky

4-star Israel Abrams picks Canes over Auburn, FSU and others (Rivals)

Miami Lands 2027's No. 3 QB 🌀

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Kentucky Wildcats News: Transfer Portal Watch

Kentucky is adding a recruiting staff member ahead of the 2026 season.

Kentucky Football set to hire Erynn Love in recruiting role

Alabama, Nebraska and Michigan all spent over $1M on private travel in 2025 (FOS)

Wild CFB Private Jet Expenses ✈️

Georgia ATH Bryian Duncan Jr. commits to Kentucky and could play multiple positions at WR or RB.

Kentucky Football earns commitment from Bryian Duncan Jr. in class of 2027

Ja'Hyde Brown chooses Louisville over Kentucky after reopening his recruitment and decommitting from Indiana.

Ja'Hyde Brown stays home and commits to Louisville over Kentucky

UK legend Goose Givens says Kentucky must reload quickly while adapting to reduced financial resources moving forward.

Goose Givens urges immediate recruiting push as Kentucky likely faces reduced NIL cap

Will Stein picks up a big commitment in the offensive line room.

Matthias Burrell commits to Kentucky Football

Committee 'moving toward' making all teams begin season during Week 0 (The Athletic)

NCAA Eyeing Early CFB Start

"It's a slap in the face to donors who are constantly told that the program always comes first."

UK Booster asks President Eli Capilouto to reverse Mitch Barnhart's new role

Committee announces new rules and penalties around targeting, uniforms and more 📲

2026 CFB Rule Changes 📜

Will Kentucky be the surprise of the Midwest Region?

ESPN Predicts every NCAA Tournament game: Where do they have Kentucky?

Penn State, Notre Dame, and Indiana were among the schools to offer new Kentucky commit Ty Ashley.

Kentucky lands Owensboro linebacker Ty Ashley in 2027 recruiting class

Finally, a run is being made by the Kentucky Wildcats after defeating the Missouri Tigers.

Kentucky wins multiple SEC Tournament games for the first time in what felt like ages

Another big one in Nashville.

Kentucky vs. Missouri game thread and pregame reading

Kam Williams is set to make his return in the SEC Tournament.

Kam Williams, Brandon Garrison are probable on Kentucky vs. LSU Injury Report

Will either player suit up again this season? It looks like there's a good chance one of them will...

Kentucky gets good/bad news on Kam Williams and Jayden Quaintance

Jordan Haskins and Seneca Driver commit elsewhere, highlighting the competitive 2027 recruiting battle in the Bluegrass.

Kentucky misses out on in-state star Jordan Haskins

Way-Too-Early College Football Upset Picks for 2026

A look at Kentucky's latest postseason odds for March Madness.

Updated NCAA Tournament odds for Kentucky

Kam isn't ready to make his return just yet.

Kentucky vs. Florida Injury Report: Kam Williams out; Thomas Haugh probable

"They need their own version of what's best for them and what they think is best for this program."

Mitch Barnhart says UK doesn't need "Mitch 2.0" and he won't pick successor

Braylon Key, a class of 2027 recruit, says he can see himself playing at Kentucky after receiving his first SEC offer.

Kentucky is first SEC school to offer Braylon Key

A familair face is back on the wide reciever depth chart for Kentucky.

Hardley Gilmore returns to Kentucky Football

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"Former" Kentucky Wide Receiver Hardley Gilmore IV Flips Commitment

After leaving the Wildcats in the offseason via the transfer portal, wide receiver Hardley Gilmore IV has officially returned to Kentucky and practiced with the team on Tuesday, March 3, according to multiple reports. Gilmore originally committed to the rival Louisville Cardinals, but in true Vince Marrow fashion, he whiffed on the Wildcat transfer, leading [...]

Barnhart will retire in June and then step into a new role at UK.

Mitch Barnhart is stepping into a new job at UK; Eli Capilouto releases statement

Both squads have key players out with season-ending injuries.

Kentucky vs. Texas A&M Injury Report: The usual suspects are out

Coach Stoops is back in the SEC.

Mark Stoops joining Texas Longhorns Football coaching staff

Longtime Kentucky HC to be special assistant to Steve Sarkisian (247 Sports)

Texas Hiring Mark Stoops

💫 Spencer Fano shines 💪 Markell Bell crushes 40 📲 Tap for results

NFL Combine Day 4 Recap 🔥

Overall 40-yard dash times were the fastest ever in event's history 📸

RBs Set NFL Combine Record ️⏱️

This is a game Kentucky needs, especially after getting embarrassed by the Dores the last time these two teams met.

Keys to the game for Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt

One other Commodore is unlikely to play.

Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt Injury Report: Kam Williams and Frankie Collins are out

Top players to keep an eye on this spring after changing teams 📲

CFB Transfer Players to Watch 👀

Top Rushing Plays of Season 💨

Relive last year's most insane runs

How the nation's best signal-callers stack up going into the spring ➡️

Top 25 QBs For 2026 🔢

The same three Wildcats remain out.

Kentucky vs. South Carolina injury report: Myles Stute is out

Committee could propose to remove 'carryover suspension part of the punishment' (The Athletic)

NCAA May Change Targeting Rule

Looks like something has been bothering Aberdeen, but he still should play.

Kentucky vs. Auburn Injury Report: Denzel Aberdeen is probable

Why the Big Ten's expansion proposal has merit ➡️

The Case for 24-Team CFP Plan 🏆

The Spring Game is officially back.

Kentucky Football sets 2026 Spring Game

Kentucky is showing interest in Jake Nawrot, as they look for their first QB commitment for the class of 2027.

Kentucky making push for for 2027 QB target Jake Nawrot

The Wildcats make history as they drop another game inside Rupp

Kentucky makes awful history vs. Georgia not seen in over 100 years

The Cats take a really bad home defeat.

Kentucky takes brutal home loss to Georgia: 3 things to know and postgame boos

An expected loss due to Kentucky's coaching change.

DJ Hunter decommits from Kentucky

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Kentucky to Fire Mark Stoops

Wildcats expected to cut ties with HC on Monday and will owe him over $37M in buyout money (Thamel)

Kentucky stays alive in the race for one of the nation's top young athletes.

4-star recruit Braden Gordon includes Kentucky in final 5

Kentucky's recently hired run game coordinator is leaving before coaching a game in Lexington.

Derek Warehime leaves Kentucky for a role with the Minnesota Vikings

15 guys who'll get increased shine next season ➡️

Players You'll Love in 2026 😍

The Wildcats' latest odds as March looms closer.

Kentucky's latest SEC Championship and NCAA Tournament odds

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Kentucky adds Jerret McElwain as Director of Player Personnel

Same three Cats out in Gainesville.

Kentucky vs. Florida Injury Report: Another game without Lowe, Williams, and Quaintance

Kentucky beats out the likes of Louisville, South Carolina, and Michigan State for Westmoreland.

Larron Westmoreland commits to Kentucky Football

Taking over the SEC and stacking up Quad 1 wins

Kentucky Resume Review: Where the Cats stand 24 games in

Notre Dame's CJ Carr, more young guys with a legitimate shot at the trophy ➡️

Underclassmen Eyeing 2026 Heisman 🏆

Ryan Williams, more potential draft risers next season ➡️

Offensive Players Who Can Boost '27 Draft Stock 📈

Best Catches of the Year 🤲

Whose was the most impressive? Comment below ⬇️

The Cats got crushed on the boards.

Kentucky beat Tennessee despite a rebounding feat not seen since 1998 NCAA Championship

Kentucky gets prediction to land top-25 recruit Seneca Driver

A big prediction.

An early look at the next recruiting cycle ➡️

Top 2027 Recruiting Classes 📈

Reshuffling the national landscape after national signing day ➡️

Post-Recruiting Cycle Top 25 📊

New Tigers coach is already setting the stage for a long-term run ➡️

Kiffin Destined for LSU Greatness 🤩

"These coaches that we get to play for are brilliant. They're some of the best minds."

Kentucky is hoping that recent practice and pregame shakeup will solve slow starts

🌽 Nebraska gets major win 😬 Oregon's HS QB recruiting 📲 Full breakdown

Winners/Losers of Late Signing Window 📊

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CFB Transfer Portal Tracker 🔄

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