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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

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - Former Kentucky Wildcat Masai Russell made history at the Zurich Diamond League meet, setting a new world record in the women’s 100-meter hurdles. Russell crossed the finish line in 12.09 seconds, breaking the previous world record of 12.12 seconds set by Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan in 2022. The mark also improved Russell’s own American record. The performance came with no wind assistance, making the time even more impressive. Russell pulled away from Amusan d

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’

LEXINGTON, KY - Former Kentucky Wildcat Rhyne Howard is representing Team USA at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany. Howard is part of the USA Basketball Women’s National Team, which is looking to win its fifth consecutive World Cup gold medal. The tournament runs from Sept. 4-13 and features some of the best women’s basketball players in the world. The Atlanta Dream guard is one of 12 players on the U.S. roster. She joins a talented group that incl

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

GREENVILLE, SC - No. 9 Kentucky wasted no time making a statement in the SEC Tournament, rolling past Arkansas 94-64 on Wednesday morning at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The Wildcats came out on fire. Kentucky jumped to a 29-10 lead after the first quarter and never looked back. Strong shooting and sharp ball movement set the tone early, and the Hogs couldn’t recover. Offensively, Kentucky shot 48.6% from the field and knocked down 10 three-pointers. Clara Strack led the way w