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Spring practice has come to a close at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility. That means the Kentucky football program has shifted into season

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Kentucky Roster Reset: Where every offensive player sits leaving spring practice

It's starting to feel like a long-coveted item on Big Blue Nation's wishlist is finally going to get some love in 2026.  No player on Kentucky's

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Stars finally aligning for one position group at Kentucky?

The first spring season of the Will Stein era has concluded. The 2026 edition of Kentucky spring football was defined by change. A new coaching staff

Jamarrion Harkless lines up across from Tegra Tshabola, Coleton Price, and Kenny Minchey at the Kentucky Spring Game, via Crawford Ifland, KSR

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10 Kentucky Football Spring Practice Standouts

Another phase of the offseason officially ended on Saturday afternoon at Kroger Field when a thunderstorm rolling through Central Kentucky ended the

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What we learned about Kentucky's offense during spring practice

Willie Rodriguez might just be the most popular player on the 2026 Kentucky football team. The Covington (Ky.) Catholic product is one of the few

Will Stein continues to praise 'NFL player' Willie Rodriguez

Spring practice will officially come to an end on Saturday afternoon at Kroger Field. Will Stein will have his team on the turf in front of the Big

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Inside Kentucky Football: 10 players to watch at spring game

The transfer portal is taking up a lot of oxygen around Big Blue Nation. While basketball fans are fretting over Mark Pope's roster, Will Stein is

Kentucky goes to work at spring practice, via Crawford Ifland, KSR

Take Another Look Inside Kentucky Spring Football Practice

Football is such a great game. It can be so much fun, but oftentimes, coaches prefer to focus on just how hard it is to be successful. Yes, it

Kenny Minchey prepares to throw a pass at Kroger Field during Kentucky Spring Practice, via UK Athletics

It Sounds like Kenny Minchey is Playing a Video Game in the Kentucky Offense

We are in the meat and potatoes portion of spring practice. Will Stein injected some energy into the event with a scrimmage at Kroger Field on

TE Willie Rodriguez at Kentucky Spring Practice, via Elliott Hess, UK Athletics

Willie Rodriguez Hauled in IMPRESSIVE Touchdowns in Kentucky's Spring Scrimmage

The tight end position has become one of the most important on a football field. It's a demanding position, one that asks players to do a little bit

Henry Boyer with Kentucky tight ends coach Justin Burke, via Elliott Hess, UK Athletics

Kentucky Tight Ends are Crazy in All of the Right Ways

It's the middle of the afternoon on the Wednesday before the NCAA Tournament. The slog to reach the end of the workday may never feel so arduous. If

Kentucky QB Kenny Minchey at UK Spring Practice, via Jacob Noger, UK Athletics

Need Energy? Watch These Kentucky Football Spring Practice Highlights

We've heard new Kentucky head coach Will Stein speak plenty of times, including Monday morning on Kentucky Sports Radio. The time for talk is over.

Kentucky DL Tavion Gadson at winter workouts, via UK Athletics

5 Things to Watch for at Kentucky Football Spring Practice

Recruiting is the lifeblood of a program. New coaches typically use that line during introductory press conferences. Will Stein did not share that

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Will Stein Doesn't Shy Away from In-State Recruiting Miss

Preparations for the 2026 college football season are underway at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility. In a few short weeks, cleats will be

Nov 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Kentucky Wildcats tight end Willie Rodriguez (81) makes a catch on the sideline against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Spring Spotlight: Tight End

"Is Kentucky finally gonna use its tight ends?" It's a question that's been asked every summer by Kentucky football fans since Jacob Tamme left the

TE Willie Rodriguez makes a highlight reel catch over Jordan Lovett at Kentucky Football Fan Day, via Aaron Perkins, KSR

Will Stein has the Right Weapons to Unlock the Tight End Position

New Kentucky head coach Will Stein will not be calling the plays in Lexington but the 36-year-old is expected to be heavily involved with the

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Pre-Spring Depth Chart: Kentucky Offense

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

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

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.