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Louisville gave No. 9 Ole Miss everything in a 41-38 prime-time battle at Nissan Stadium on Sunday night. The Cardinals and Rebels were tied 24-24 at halftime, and the game stayed close all the way to the final seconds. Louisville tied the game at 38-38 with 1:28 remaining, but Ole Miss answered with a 48-yard field goal as time expired. Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz had an impressive first start since high school. He completed 18 of 29 passes for 307 yards and two touchdowns.

LEXINGTON, KY - The Kentucky Wildcats opened the 2026 season with a strong performance at Kroger Field, defeating Youngstown State 45-13 in Will Stein’s first game as head coach. Kentucky wasted no time getting started. The Wildcats scored touchdowns on their first two drives, both coming from running back CJ Baxter. The Texas transfer finished with 48 rushing yards and two touchdowns on nine carries. Quarterback Kenny Minchey also made an impressive debut. The Notre Dame tra

BATON ROUGE, LA - Kentucky State Football went up against Division I Southern on Saturday, showing plenty of fight in a 34-15 road loss at A.W. Mumford Stadium. The Thorobreds finished with 378 total yards, slightly more than Southern’s 372. Kentucky State also held the ball for 32:36 and recorded 18 first downs. Tristan Thomas led the offense with 110 rushing yards on 19 carries. He also caught four passes for 74 yards, including a 72-yard touchdown reception. Jaun Gainous f

Big Blue Nation has plenty of former Wildcats to follow as the 2026 NFL season gets underway. From established stars to young players looking to make an impact, these five Kentucky products are worth keeping an eye on this season. 1. JOSH HINES-ALLEN - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Hines-Allen remains one of the biggest names from Kentucky in the NFL. The Jaguars edge rusher has already built a strong career in Jacksonville and continues to be a key part of the team’s defense. 2. WAN’

LOUISVILLE, KY - The Louisville Kings are already making an impact beyond their first championship season. Wide receiver Lucky Jackson, linebacker Cam Gill, and cornerback Bryce Hall have each earned spots on NFL practice squads. Jackson is headed to the Detroit Lions, Gill joins the Carolina Panthers, and Hall will continue with the Houston Texans. For the Kings, this is another strong sign of what their first season meant for the players who took the field. Jackson gave Lou

NASHVILLE, TN - Louisville football is starting the 2026 season with one of the biggest challenges on its schedule. The No. 24 Cardinals take on No. 9 Ole Miss Sunday night at Nissan Stadium in Nashville in the Music City Kickoff. The game is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC and gives Louisville an early opportunity to make a statement against a top-10 SEC opponent. Louisville is coming off a 9-4 season and enters 2026 with plenty of new pieces, including Ohio State transfer Linco

RENO, NV - Western Kentucky football is ready to get the 2026 season started. The Hilltoppers travel to Nevada on Saturday, Sept. 5, for their season opener at Mackay Stadium. Kickoff is set for 9:30 p.m. CT, with the game airing nationally on CBS Sports Network. WKU enters the season looking to build on a 9-4 record from 2025. Head coach Tyson Helton returns for his eighth season, but this year's team has plenty of new faces after several key players moved on. One of the big

LEXINGTON, KY - The 2026 Kentucky football season is finally here, and Saturday will give Big Blue Nation its first look at the Wildcats under new head coach Will Stein. Kentucky welcomes Youngstown State to Kroger Field for the season opener at 1 p.m. The game also serves as the first home game of the Stein era. Stein takes over after spending the previous two seasons as Oregon’s offensive coordinator. He enters Lexington with a different approach and a roster that has plent

CULLOWHEE, N.C. - Eastern Kentucky Football opened the 2026 season on the road Saturday, falling to Western Carolina, 45-21, at E.J. Whitmire Stadium. The Colonels came out strong and showed they could move the ball early. Quarterback Tyler Travers threw for 305 yards and three touchdowns, connecting with several different receivers throughout the game. Elijah Caldwell led EKU with six catches for 102 yards and a touchdown. Jarvis Hayes added five catches and a score, while B

WILBERFORCE, OH - Kentucky State opened the 2026 season in a big way Saturday, pulling away from Central State for a 41-14 road win at McPherson Stadium. The Thorobreds found themselves down 14-3 early, but responded with 38 unanswered points to take control of the game. KSU's offense finished with 472 total yards and showed balance on the ground and through the air. Jaun Gainous threw for 158 yards and two touchdowns, while Denim Johnson added 124 yards and a score. Darius C

ST. LOUIS, MO - The Louisville Kings are headed to the United Bowl. In just their first season as a franchise, the Kings defeated the St. Louis Battlehawks 29-20 on Sunday night to earn a spot in the UFL championship game. Louisville will now face the DC Defenders on June 13 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Louisville's offense delivered when it mattered most. Quarterback Chandler Rogers threw for 162 yards and a touchdown, while running back Ian Wheeler provided a huge spar

LOUISVILLE, KY - The Louisville Kings continued their late-season surge Sunday afternoon, defeating the Dallas Renegades 37-23 at Lynn Family Stadium and moving into playoff position with their third straight victory. After falling behind early, Louisville responded with one of its most complete performances of the season. Quarterback Chandler Rogers led the offensive explosion, throwing for 266 yards while accounting for three total touchdowns. Rogers stayed composed through

LOUISVILLE, KY - The Louisville Kings made history Saturday afternoon, earning the first home win in franchise history with a thrilling 33-30 victory over the DC Defenders at Lynn Family Stadium. In the Kings’ inaugural season, the expansion team delivered a memorable moment for the city and its fans. Louisville’s offense came through with big plays all game long. Quarterback Chandler Rogers threw for 143 yards and a touchdown while managing the game in key moments. Isaiah Wi

LOUISVILLE, KY - Kentucky football fans have a new team to cheer for as the Louisville Kings prepare for their inaugural spring 2026 season in the United Football League (UFL). Playing home games at Lynn Family Stadium, the Kings aim to make an immediate impact in the growing league. The Kings roster already features familiar Kentucky stars, including Benny Snell and Lynn Bowden, giving fans some hometown favorites to watch. Chris Redman, Louisville native and former Cardinal

Indianapolis, IN - The Commonwealth is preparing for a major moment in Indianapolis. The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine will take place this week, February 26 through March 1 at Lucas Oil Stadium, bringing together the nation’s top draft prospects for one of the most important evaluations in football. Kentucky colleges will be well represented. From the University of Kentucky, six Wildcats earned invitations: Josh Braun (Offensive Line), Jager Burton (Offensive Line), Jalen Farmer