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The transfer portal closed on Friday, ending the most hectic six weeks of Will Stein's professional career. After juggling two jobs and adding 30+

Will Stein is introduced as the new head football coach of the University of Kentucky on December 3, 2025 at Nutter Field House in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Crawford Ifland, Kentucky Sports Radio/On3

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Will Stein: 11 Things You Need to Know From a Long Conversation with the UK Head Coach

A day in the transfer portal feels more like a week. The sword cuts both ways. On some days, the commitments never feel like they're going to stop.

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Transfer Portal Diary: Quiet, Too Quiet

It's officially, official. Tight end Willie Rodriguez is returning to play for Will Stein at Kentucky.   Rodriguez, a Kentucky native and Covington

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TE Willie Rodriguez Announces Return to Kentucky in 2026

Hello, friends. I hope you're ready for Christmas. In the middle of holiday-fueled temper tantrums, I've chatted with some folks close to the

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Insider Notes: Preparing for the Transfer Portal

An unresolved enigma may have found its answer, thanks to Will Stein, Joe Sloan, and a group of dynamic Kentucky tight ends.   "Is Kentucky finally

Joe Sloan is Ready to Rip It to Kentucky Tight Ends

It's a new era for Kentucky football. The early days of Will Stein's tenure are focused on assembling a coaching staff, while juggling CFP prep at

Kentucky DL Tavion Gadson makes a tackle against Eastern Michigan, via Matt Stone:Courier Journal : USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

RETENTION: Kentucky Football Players Will Stein Needs to Prioritize Ahead of Transfer Portal

Saturday was a celebration on the West End. The best era in Vanderbilt football is reaching a close as the Commodores were just two wins away from

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Luckett's Film Notebook: Kentucky gets beat in every phase on Diego Pavia Day

Depleted with injuries, Jeff Brohm’s Louisville Cardinals enter the 37th edition of the Governors Cup coming off three straight losses.   On the

Seth McGowan, Cutter Boley, and Kentucky visit Louisville

Sep 13, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) hands the ball off to running back Seth McGowan (3) during the first quarter against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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At a glance: Injured Louisville hosts motivated Kentucky for Governors Cup

Louisville may need to host open tryouts to field a football team against Kentucky. Okay, that is a bit over the top, but it isn't too far from the

Louisville Cardinals' senior wide receiver Chris Bell (0) during a recent practice on August 4, 2025 before the start of the 2025 football season. In 2024, Bell had 43 receptions for 737 yards with four touchdowns. He averaged 17.1 yards per catch.

Injuries Add Up for Louisville and Kentucky Ahead of Governor's Cup

Another week, another streak snapped by the Wildcats. Kentucky led by three scores in the first half, before demoralizing Florida on the ground in a

Kentucky WR Kendrick Law runs past a Florida defender at Kroger Field, Dr. Michael Huang, KSR

Kentucky Wins Second Straight by Dismantling Florida 38-7

Seth McGowan has been the most consistent weapon for the Kentucky offense this season. The Wildcats had to play without him against Tennessee.  "I

Kentucky RB Seth McGowan, via Crawford Ifland, KSR

INJURY REPORT: Hard to Tell When Seth McGowan Will Return

Kentucky has not quite reached the second half of the 2025 season, but in the middle of the second bye week, it's worth taking the time to evaluate

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Kentucky Football Midseason Stat Snapshot

There was a moment where it looked like Kentucky was going to make Kirby Smart's team earn it, but that moment was fleeting. Georgia completely

Kentucky RB Seth McGowan is gobbled up by the Georgia defense, via Dale Zanine, Imagn Images

Georgia Rolls Past Kentucky in 35-14 Blowout

A familiar feeling swept over Big Blue Nation. Kentucky had South Carolina backed into a corner in a tightly-contested game. Two mistakes later, the

South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers stiff-arms Kentucky DB Jordan Lovett, via Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Deja Vu: Self-Inflicted Mistakes Kill Kentucky in Blowout Loss to South Carolina

Only a sophomore, Kentucky tight end Willie Rodriguez is having a breakout season through three games for the Wildcats, but his life serves a much

READ: Herald-Leader goes in-depth on Willie Rodriguez's relationship with sister Gabby

The Kentucky football program does not often have bye weeks this early in the season. However, this is a unique schedule due to the calendar. UK has

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Monday Huddle: Early Bye Week

Cutter Boley's first career start did not go according to plan against Louisville. When he needed to make a big play in his second start, a couple of

Willie Rodriguez scores his first Kentucky touchdown

Cutter Boley Pays Rent in Tight End Touchdown Passes

Perhaps no fan base in college football loves tight ends more than the Big Blue Nation. Kentucky's supporters are always wanting to get the football

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Kentucky uses tight ends to help solve explosive play problem

Kentucky's football program has a winning recipe. The Wildcats typically want to win football games with a punishing run game and defense. That will

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Offense carries Kentucky to blowout win over Eastern Michigan

Cutter Boley stepped in under center and injected some explosiveness into the Kentucky offense. The Wildcats bounced back from a disappointing loss

Kentucky Offense Takes Flight in Blowout Win Over Eastern Michigan

Week 3 has arrived and Kentucky is looking to get back into the win column. The second MAC program has made the trip to Lexington for a

Kentucky QB Cutter Boley vs. Murray State via Mont Dawson, KSR

Kentucky players to watch against Eastern Michigan

It doesn't take a well-trained eye to identify the connection between Kentucky quarterback Cutter Boley and tight end Willie Rodriguez.   It first

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The Origin of the Chemistry between Willie Rodriguez and Cutter Boley

Ole Miss remains in the top-10 in most computer rankings as we enter Week 3 of the college football season. The Rebels have a spread tempo offense

Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy. Mandatory credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Luckett's Film Notebook: Kentucky misses opportunity against Ole Miss

Kentucky went through a legitimate rebuild in the offseason. The goal during that rebuild was to build a team that could get the program back to its

Zach Calzada rushes for touchdown behind Kentucky offensive line (Photo via Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio)

Luckett's Film Notebook: Kentucky plays to identity in win over Toledo

Folks, a Kentucky quarterback finally threw the ball to the tight ends. After years of begging, the Wildcats saw not one, but two players at the

Willie Rodriguez fumbles for Kentucky (Photo via Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio)