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The Louisville defensive line has its glaring strengths and weaknesses after a big transfer portal haul.   As the edge group is among the strongest

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Offseason position preview: Defensive line

Long-time Kentucky assistant Vince Marrow is making quite the splash in Louisville's roster-building. The de fact general manager of Jeff Brohm's

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Another former Kentucky player is rejoining Vince Marrow at Louisville

Louisville football has already racked up 20 transfer portal commitments through the first week of the window.   Here, we'll keep a running tally of

Nov 22, 2025; West Point, New York, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane tight end Brody Foley (80) runs after a catch against the Army Black Knights during the second half at Michie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

Louisville transfer portal commits: Highlights, stats, and fit

The transfer portal has officially opened, and Louisville football has already hit the ground running with several key visitors on campus over the

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Transfer portal: The latest on Louisville's visitors, targets, and more

Kentucky significantly flipped its roster this offseason by adding 55 new players. To make way for the newcomers, 27 players left the program via the

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Only a Select Few Kentucky Transfers Are Power Conference Starters

The transfer portal has made a seismic impact on how college football rosters are a built. This new roster-building tool has led to college football

Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Dane Key (6) runs to the end zone and scores a touchdown at the Kansas City Classic season opening game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Nebraska Cornhuskers, Aug. 28, 2025, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (© Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

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How former Kentucky players are performing on new teams in 2025

Kentucky's 2025 roster is now set following the addition of 25 scholarship transfers and 21 high school signees. There will be a lot of new for the

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Where Kentucky transfer portal departures landed this offseason

Former Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown ended his transfer portal recruitment on Saturday with a commitment to LSU. The Bayou Bengals have added a

Kentucky DL transfer Tommy Ziesmer commits to EKU

Kentucky's SEC home slate in 2024 is officially over. The Wildcats went winless at Kroger Field in league games for the first time since 2013 and are

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Monday Huddle: Fight-or-Flight

Kentucky’s fall camp is off and running. Before the Cats officially begin the 2024 season, KSR is taking a closer look at the roster and analyzing

Dec 29, 2023; Jacksonville, FL, USA;  Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) is brought down by Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Deone Walker (0) in the third quarter during the Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

2024 Kentucky Position Previews: Defensive Line

The 11-year wait is finally over, and college football fans will soon get to enjoy playing a brand-new EA Sports College Football video game for the

Kroger Field at kickoff of a night Kentucky football game - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

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Kentucky Roster Player Ratings for EA Sports College Football 25 released

May is nearly over, and the college football countdowns on social media have started. Players will report back to campus for summer workouts in June.

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One thought for every scholarship player on Kentucky's defensive roster

Preparations for the 2024 college football season are already underway at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility. Kentucky's defensive line is

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Spring Briefing: Defensive line is team strength for Kentucky in 2024

Kentucky's offense is no longer a ground-and-pound operation. Offensive coordinator Liam Coen and quarterback Devin Leary are committed to throwing

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Explosive plays lead Kentucky to blowout win over Akron

Kentucky added four of the Commonwealth's finest during the Early Signing Period. KSR goes inside the film room to share a little bit of what each

WATCH: Meet Kentucky's New Homegrown Football Players

This past weekend, six teams were crowned as Kentucky high school football state champions.   Selecting an All-State Championships team was very

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KSR's 2022 Kentucky High School Football All-State Championships Team

If you wanted high-level football, you got it Friday night.  The 12-2 Boyle County Rebels and undefeated 14-0 Corbin Redhounds went to war against

Boyle County Outlasts Corbin in a Classic for Third Straight 4A Title

The No. 7 Boyle County Rebels will host the No. 2 Frederick Douglass Broncos in the final Kroger KSR Game of the Week of the season. Kickoff is

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Kroger KSR Game of the Week Preview: Boyle Co. Edition

On a weekend when many commits and recruits visited Lexington, the 'Cats got a huge win over Mississippi State. Three-star commits such as S Jaremiah

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How Kentucky Football Commits Performed Over the Weekend

In a game that featured visits from many commits and highly-ranked recruits, Kentucky simply got outplayed by South Carolina on Saturday night.

One night before the Wildcats marched into The Swamp and took down Florida, Kentucky's class of 2023 commits were having big nights of their own.

Thanks to our good friends at Kroger, we’re back on the Hometown Community Tour. Today’s episode features Kentucky commit Tommy Ziesmer. The Kroger

Kroger Hometown Community Tour: Boyle County - Tommy Ziesmer

While Kentucky was prepping for their matchup against Miami (OH) over the weekend, some future Wildcat commits were playing under Friday Night

Title Town lived up to its name as the Boyle County faithful watched Montavin Quisenberry run all over the Danville Admirals for a 41-7 victory.  The

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Boyle County Dominates Danville in the Battle for Boyle 41-7

The Kroger KSR Game of the Week is going to Title Town. Rivals Danville and Boyle County have combined for 21 state championships and will take the

Kentucky commit Tommy Ziesmer featured in Kroger KSR Game of the Week

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Offseason position preview: Defensive line

Another former Kentucky player is rejoining Vince Marrow at Louisville

Louisville transfer portal commits: Highlights, stats, and fit

Transfer portal: The latest on Louisville's visitors, targets, and more

Only a Select Few Kentucky Transfers Are Power Conference Starters

How former Kentucky players are performing on new teams in 2025

Where Kentucky transfer portal departures landed this offseason

Kentucky DL transfer Tommy Ziesmer commits to EKU

Monday Huddle: Fight-or-Flight

2024 Kentucky Position Previews: Defensive Line

Kentucky Roster Player Ratings for EA Sports College Football 25 released

One thought for every scholarship player on Kentucky's defensive roster

Spring Briefing: Defensive line is team strength for Kentucky in 2024

Explosive plays lead Kentucky to blowout win over Akron

WATCH: Meet Kentucky's New Homegrown Football Players

KSR's 2022 Kentucky High School Football All-State Championships Team

Boyle County Outlasts Corbin in a Classic for Third Straight 4A Title

Kroger KSR Game of the Week Preview: Boyle Co. Edition

How Kentucky Football Commits Performed Over the Weekend

How Kentucky Football Commits Performed Over the Weekend

How Kentucky Football Commits Performed Over the Weekend

Kroger Hometown Community Tour: Boyle County - Tommy Ziesmer

How Kentucky Football Commits Performed Over the Weekend

Boyle County Dominates Danville in the Battle for Boyle 41-7

Kentucky commit Tommy Ziesmer featured in Kroger KSR Game of the Week