Mark Stoops didn't hold back at SEC Media Days as Kentucky football enters Year 13 with grit, pressure, and a brutal schedule.

Kentucky's success has taken a dip the last few years, but especially so last year after a 4-8 season that ended Kentucky's eight-year bowl game streak. A big p

Kentucky can thank former Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson for helping unearth versatile gem Alex Afari Jr., a self-made success as a high school cornerback now starring in the middle of the Wildcats defense.

Mark Stoops discussed a lot of things on Thursday, but there was one clear message he’s sharing with his team: Kentucky is attacking each day with a fourth-and-one mentality. “For us, we have to take the mindset into this year the same way we attack the offseason.

The Wildcats posted their worst record in over a decade last season. They're ready to move on with the help of a roster overhaul.

Can Kentucky football return to a bowl this fall after a disappointing 2024? Here are five crucial games for coach Mark Stoops and the 2025 Wildcats.