Keith Taylor: Stoops says UK lacked the edge it needed in heart-breaking 27-24 loss to Georgia
The agony of defeat hit Kentucky hard Saturday night. The Wildcats, who defeated Mississippi State 40-38 on a last-second field…
Kentucky Wildcats Football
Read More
On a roll: Kentucky moves within one win of bowl eligibility with 35-21 victory over Missouri
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky is one game away from bowl eligibility with four games remaining. The Wildcats…
Stoops expecting ‘heck of a game’ in UK’s rare noon kickoff at struggling Missouri
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune For just the third time this season, Kentucky will play a road game. Unlike…
Keith Taylor: Stoops hopeful UK can avoid second-half meltdown and reach postseason
The last six games of the season haven’t been kind to Mark Stoops during the past two years. The Kentucky…
Keith Taylor: Not waiting his turn, the future is now for UK running back Benny Snell
Benny Snell doesn’t mind waiting his turn. The Kentucky running back also doesn’t flinch when his number is called on…
Keith Taylor: Staying the course, Kentucky holds off Vandy to reach halfway mark of season
After Kentucky opened the season with two straight losses, Mark Stoops didn’t want the Wildcats to chart a new path….
Stoops says UK ‘in a good spot’ going into must-win showdown against SEC East foe Vanderbilt
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune As bad as last year’s 21-17 loss to Vanderbilt bothered Mark Stoops, the Kentucky…
Stoops hopes Wildcats avoid Florida repeat in second road encounter of season at Alabama
Mark Stoops hasn’t forgotten about Kentucky’s last road game but hopes the Wildcats learned a lesson from a dismal showing…
Keith Taylor: Giving their all for Stoops, Kentucky holds off South Carolina for first SEC win
Mark Stoops has been feeling the heat since the Wildcats opened the season with two straight losses, but the Kentucky…
No QB controversy as Stoops plans to start Barker if he’s healthy against Gamecocks
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune If all goes as planned, Drew Barker will be Kentucky’s starting quarterback when the…
Jamie Vaught: UK football pioneer Nat Northington ‘accomplished what we started out to do’
If the younger generation had to look up or “google” the name of Nat Northington, they’d find out that he…
UK football schedule features seven home games next season, including EKU in home opener
The 2017 Kentucky football schedule will feature seven home games, including visits from Florida, Tennessee and Louisville, and five road…
Keith Taylor: Stoops says Cats have no regrets, ‘dig in’ ahead of SEC opener at Florida
Kentucky has moved past Southern Mississippi and is focused on Florida. Although a season-opening 44-35 loss to the Golden Eagles…
Keith Taylor: Loss to Eagles still lingers, Stoops says SEC opener at Florida not ‘make or break’ for Cats
It’s a loss that still lingers. Kentucky coach Mark Stoops said his feelings haven’t changed since his team’s 44-35 setback…
Keith Taylor: Stoops expecting no surprises from Southern Miss in UK’s season opener
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops has an idea of what to expect when the Wildcats open the season Saturday at Commonwealth…
Developing depth will be a top priority for Stoops, Cats going into final two weeks of fall camp
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune After completing the final scrimmage of fall workouts, the Kentucky coaching staff has a…
Keith Taylor: Gran says Kentucky offense ahead of schedule; Malik Monk confident on, off the court
It’s crunch time for the Kentucky football team and the Wildcats have made strides in the first two weeks of…
Keith Taylor: UK running back Boom Williams focused on staying healthy, finishing games
Stanley “Boom” Williams knows what the difference has been in Kentucky’s 14 losses during the past two years and said…
Loss of safety Darius West a ‘tough blow’ for UK; Stoops pleased with first scrimmage of fall
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s defense took a hit Saturday with the loss of defensive back Darius West….
Keith Taylor: Transfer Love a big influence to UK newcomer Kash Daniel, ready to showcase skills
Courtney Love has yet to play a game at the University of Kentucky but he’s already had a big influence…
Keith Taylor: Stoops hopes changes turn into consistency entering fourth season at the helm
BIRMINGHAM — Change has been the theme in Mark Stoops’ tenure at Kentucky. This year will be no different than…
SEC Media Days: East rivals Kentucky, Tennessee ahead of other league foes in QB arms race
By Keith Taylor KyForward senior sports writer BIRMINGHAM — Kentucky coach Mark Stoops has never had the luxury of having…