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TOP 10 IN THE NATION. CHASING A SIAC TITLE.
FRANKFORT, KY. - The Kentucky State Thorobreds are making their move. After a last-second 27-24 win over Savannah State, KSU has climbed to No. 10 nationally in the NCAA Division II Power Index (NPI) rankings and sits No. 1 in Super Region Two. The Thorobreds pulled off a wild comeback on Senior Day, with A’iyon Carter catching a 48-yard touchdown pass from Juan Gainous with just 21 seconds left to seal the win. Gainous threw for 283 yards and three touchdowns, while Carter f
Austin Stuckey
18 hours ago1 min read


THOROBREDS BRING THE BOOM IN 55-22 WIN OVER LANE
FRANKFORT, KY. - Kentucky State gave its home crowd plenty to celebrate Saturday, taking down Lane College 55-22 at Alumni Stadium during the Thorobreds’ Military Appreciation and Frankfort Day celebration. KSU improved to 6-2 overall and 5-1 in SIAC play, staying near the top of the conference standings. The Thorobreds wasted no time getting started, putting up 28 points in the first quarter. Juan Gainous connected with Jaden Hale for a 65-yard touchdown on the opening drive
Austin Stuckey
Oct 191 min read


KENTUCKY STATE SHUTS OUT MILES COLLEGE IN HOMECOMING WIN
FRANKFORT, KY. - Kentucky State football gave its Homecoming crowd a performance to remember, shutting out Miles College 46-0 on Saturday at Alumni Stadium. The Thorobreds improved to 5-2 overall and 4-1 in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) play with the dominant victory. Kentucky State got on the board early when Aiyon Carter scored on a 19-yard run. The offense continued to find the end zone, with Joshua Thomas Jr. catching a 46-yard touchdown pass from Ca
Austin Stuckey
Oct 131 min read


THOROBREDS BEAT REIGNING SIAC CHAMPS, TIE FOR FIRST AT 4-1
ALBANY, GA - Kentucky State football picked up one of its biggest wins of the season Saturday, defeating reigning SIAC champion Albany State 24-16 on the road. The win moves the Thorobreds to 4-1 overall and 3-0 in SIAC play, putting them in a tie for first place with Edward Waters. Albany State entered the season as the defending conference champion after winning the 2025 SIAC title. Kentucky State's offense finished with 406 total yards, including 303 through the air. Juan
Austin Stuckey
Sep 272 min read


THOROBREDS HOLD OFF SAGINAW VALLEY 21-17 IN HOME OPENER
FRANKFORT, KY - Kentucky State football opened its home schedule with another close one Saturday, taking down a sound Division II opponent Saginaw Valley State 21-17 at Alumni Field. The Thorobreds and Cardinals stayed within one score throughout the afternoon. After a 7-7 first quarter, neither team scored in the second. Kentucky State took a 14-7 lead in the third before Saginaw Valley answered to tie the game at 14-14. The Cardinals then took a 17-14 lead early in the four
Austin Stuckey
Sep 201 min read


THOROBREDS DOMINATE CLARK ATLANTA, WIN 30-3 IN ATLANTA
ATLANTA, GA - Kentucky State football continued its strong start to the 2026 season Saturday night, defeating conference opponent Clark Atlanta 30-3 at Panther Stadium. The Thorobreds controlled the game from the start, taking a 10-0 lead after the first quarter and extending it to 17-3 by halftime. Kentucky State added 13 more points in the second half while keeping Clark Atlanta off the scoreboard. The offense put together one of its best performances of the season, finishi
Austin Stuckey
Sep 131 min read


KENTUCKY STATE GOES TOE-TO-TOE WITH D1 SOUTHERN
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
Austin Stuckey
Sep 61 min read


THOROBREDS OPEN SEASON WITH 41-14 STATEMENT WIN
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
Austin Stuckey
Aug 301 min read


KENTUCKY TAKES CENTER STAGE ON RARE BANKED TRACK
LOUISVILLE, KY - The Commonwealth became the center of the indoor track world as the 2026 OVC & SIAC Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field Championship's were held at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. The facility, which opened in 2021, features a 200-meter hydraulically banked Mondo track, one of only nine in the United States and the only one in Kentucky. It is considered one of the fastest indoor tracks in the world, and now it has hosted multiple major conf
Austin Stuckey
Feb 261 min read
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