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Eighteen of the Southeastern Conference's best linebackers were named to the preseason watch list for the 2025 Butkus Award. Kentucky's Alex Afari,

Sep 30, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Alex Afari Jr. (3) celebrates during the third quarter against the Florida Gators at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky's Alex Afari made the Butkus Award's Preseason Watch List

Kentucky had clear star power at off-ball linebacker in 2024 but depth was lacking. To supplement the need, the coaching staff made a position

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'I expect him to take another step': Kentucky believes in Alex Afari Jr. at linebacker

Finding the right message to inspire the masses is difficult following a disappointing season. That was the task for Mark Stoops and the Kentucky

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops at SEC Media Days, via Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

A Surprising Message from Kentucky Football Ahead of the 2025 Season

Alex Afari was recruited to play cornerback at Kentucky. Upon his arrival, he was moved to safety, then primarily played nickel before transitioning

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Alex Afari got Lost in Translation and Found Football

SEC Media Days is an opportunity to unleash an avalanche of content. That can be overwhelming. If you weren't locked into the Live Blog or KSBoard,

Kentucky LB Alex Afari at SEC Media Days, via Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

Everything You Need to Know About Kentucky Football at SEC Media Days 2025

For the first time since the conclusion of spring practice, Kentucky football fans will hear from head coach Mark Stoops. He didn't want to make a

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops at SEC Media Days, via Denny Simmons : The Tennessean : USA TODAY NETWORK

LIVE BLOG: Kentucky Football at 2025 SEC Media Days

The College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta will serve as the host for the 2025 edition of SEC Media Days. Before the talking heads make the trip to

Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops at SEC Media Days

This is who is representing Kentucky at 2025 SEC Media Days

With the 2025 SEC Kickoff on the horizon, the conference announced the full list of attendees. SEC Media Days get underway July 14 in Atlanta.  Three

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2025 SEC Kickoff: Full list of attendees revealed for media days

Every fall, college football fans across the country tune into SEC games to watch some of the brightest stars in the sport compete. This year will be

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Phil Steele releases Preseason All-SEC Teams ahead of 2025 season

One of the first orders of business for Mark Stoops when he took over the Kentucky football program was to get into Ohio and sign some prospects from

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How Ohio blue chips have performed at Kentucky

Slowly, but surely, we're transitioning from the recruiting phase of the summer to Talking Season. In just two weeks, KSR will be in the middle of

Aug 31, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats defensive back JQ Hardaway (6) celebrates after an interception in the end zone against Southern Miss Golden Eagles during the second quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Carter Skaggs-Imagn Images

Three Kentucky Wildcats Earn Preseason All-SEC Nods from Athlon

It's not truly college football talking season until Phil Steele gets in the mix. The mustachioed maestro of the gridiron has been dropping a College

Kentucky LB Alex Afari, vs. Dr. Michael Huang, KSR

Four Kentucky Wildcats Earn Phil Steele Preseason All-SEC Honors

Spring practice and spring transfer portal activity has come and gone at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility. Programs across college football

Daveren Rayner and David Gusta at Kentucky football spring practice, UK Athletics

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Kentucky Post-Transfer Portal Depth Chart: Defense

Spring practice has come and gone at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility. Programs across college football are now shifting to roster-building

Kentucky Post-Spring Depth Chart: Defense

The wait for spring practice is officially over. For the first time since the 2024 season ended with an ugly home loss to Louisville, the Kentucky

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Wild Cards: 9 Kentucky players that could raise the program's ceiling in 2025

Preparations for the 2024 college football season are already underway at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility. In a few short weeks, cleats will

Oct 14, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Daveren Rayner (17) during the third quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Spring Briefing: Kentucky's rebuild at linebacker starts now

Winter workouts are off and running at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility, but spring practice is right around the corner. While there is

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Kentucky's Rebuild: Spring Roster Breakdown

January is about to close up shop and that means we are just about one month away from spring practice beginning at the University of Kentucky. We

Tennessee tight end Miles Kitselman (87) drops the ball after making a catch in the end zone while defended by Kentucky defensive back Jordan Lovett (25) during a game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.

One Thought: Where every returning Kentucky defensive player sits entering spring

Kentucky defensive coordinator Brad White is back for year eight on staff and year seven as the primary defensive play-caller. The Wildcats posted

Pre-Spring Depth Chart: Kentucky Defense

Redshirt senior linebacker D'Eryk Jackson has been a mainstay in Kentucky's lineup over the last three seasons. The class of 2020 signee led the

Kentucky defensive back Alex Afari - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Kentucky will get future look at linebacker versus Tennessee

There are numerous games within the game that help determine winners and losers on the football field. Turnover margin, down-to-down efficiency, red

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) throws the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Luckett's Film Notebook: Florida hammered Kentucky in the explosive play battle

When there's good news and bad news, it's typically best to save the best for last, which is why we led off with the offense's bye week report card.

Kentucky defense stuffs a run, Dr. Michael Huang, KSR

Kentucky Football Bye Week Report Report Card: Defense

In week four of the 2024 season, the Kentucky football coaches were thinking ahead to the 2025 season. When I spotted Daveren Rayner in street

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Kentucky Considering a Redshirt for LB Daveren Rayner

We did not get a full 60 minutes of football after a long wait at Kroger Field on Saturday night, but enough was put on tape to generate some

Demie Sumo-Karngbaye carrying the ball - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Luckett's Film Notebook: Kentucky delivers in every phase

The first depth chart of the Kentucky football season will be released Monday ahead of Mark Stoops' first game week press conference. You probably