< PreviousTennessee Volunteers November 2 n TBA n Knoxville, Tenn. n Neyland Stadium Players to Watch #8 n R-Freshman n QB Nico IAMALEAVA James PEARCE JR. #27 n Junior n DL 2024 Schedule Chattanooga August 31 NC State (Charlotte, N.C.) September 7 Kent State September 14 @Oklahoma September 21 @Arkansas October 5 Florida October 12 Alabama October 19 Kentucky November 2 Mississippi State November 9 @Georgia November 16 UTEP November 23 @Vanderbilt November 30 Former national champion quarter- back Josh Heupel took the reins of Tennes- see football in 2021 and has guided the proud program to a national resurgence. Named 2022 Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year and two-time National Coach of the Year finalist, Heupel begins the 2024 season owning a stellar 55-20 overall record (.733) and a 34-15 (.694) conference mark in six seasons as an FBS head coach. Josh Heupel Quick Facts Location: Knoxville, Tenn. Head Coach: Josh Heupel (Oklahoma, ‘01) Stadium: Neyland Stadium (101,915) Last Meeting with UK: 10/28/23 in Lexington, Ky. Tennessee 33, Kentucky 27 2023 Record: 9-4 Overall; 4-4 SEC 2023 Final Rankings: #21 CFP/#17 AP/#17 AFCA Coaches Base Offense/Defense: Multiple/Multiple Offensive Starters Returning/Lost: 5/6 Defensive Starters Returning/Lost: 3/8 108 @UKFootballMurray State Racers November 16 n 1:30 p.m. n Lexington, Ky. n Kroger Field Players to Watch #30 n Junior n RB Jawaun NORTHINGTON KaVan REED #13 n Senior n DB 2024 Schedule @Missouri August 29 Butler September 7 Mississippi Valley September 14 @North Dakota September 28 South Dakota October 5 @Indiana State October 12 Illinois State October 19 North Dakota State October 26 @South Dakota State November 2 Missouri State November 9 @Kentucky November 16 @Southern Illinois November 23 Regarded as one of the top recruiters and talent evaluators in the nation and boasting an extensive coaching pedigree, Jody Wright was hired as the 20th head football coach of the Murray State to be- gin the 2024 season. A four-time FBS national champion, Wright takes over the Racers’ program af- ter spending the last two seasons as the University of South Carolina’s tight ends coach. Jody Wright Quick Facts Location: Murray, Ky. Head Coach: Jody Wright (Jacksonville State, ‘05) Stadium: Roy Stewart Stadium (16,800) Last Meeting with UK: 9/15/18 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky 48, Murray State 10 2023 Record: 2-9; Overall; 1-7 MVC Base Offense/Defense: Pro Style/4-2-5/3-3-5 Offensive Starters Returning/Lost: 3/8 Defensive Starters Returning/Lost: 5/6 Game Sponsor @UKSportsNetwork 109Texas Longhorns November 23 n TBA n Austin, Texas n Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium Players to Watch #3 n Junior n QB Quinn EWERS Jahdae BARRON #7 n Senior n DB 2024 Schedule Colorado State August 31 @Michigan September 7 UTSA September 14 ULM September 21 Mississippi State September 28 Oklahoma (Dallas, Texas) October 12 Georgia October 19 @Vanderbilt October 26 Florida November 9 @Arkansas November 16 Kentucky November 23 @Texas A&M November 30 Entering his fourth season at Texas, Sarkisian's Longhorn rebuild has been a patient and deliberate one. His process and efforts included a steady growth of on-field results through player develop- ment and recruiting, combined with a strong team culture. Texas turned in a historic season in 2023 with a 12-2 record, Big 12 Cham- pionship, No. 3 final ranking and College Football Playoff semifinal appearance. Steve Sarkisian Quick Facts Location: Austin, Texas Head Coach: Steve Sarkisian (BYU, ‘97) Stadium: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium (100,119) Last Meeting with UK: 9/22/51 in Lexington, Ky. Texas 7, Kentucky 6 2023 Record: 12-2 Overall; 8-1 Big 12 2023 Final Rankings: #3 CFP/#3 AP/#4 AFCA Coaches Base Offense/Defense: Pro Style/Multiple Offensive Starters Returning/Lost: 5/6 Defensive Starters Returning/Lost: 5/6 110 @UKFootballLouisville Cardinals November 30 n TBA n Lexington, Ky. n Kroger Field Players to Watch #0 n Junior n WR Ashton GILLOTTE #9 n Senior n DL 2024 Schedule Austin Peay August 31 Jacksonville State September 7 Georgia Tech September 21 @Notre Dame September 28 SMU October 5 @Virginia October 12 Miami October 19 @Boston College October 25 @Clemson November 2 @Stanford November 16 Pittsburgh November 23 @Kentucky November 30 In his first season as a head coach of his alma mater, Brohm led the Cards to its first 10-win season since 2013, the school's first appearance in the ACC title game and a trip to the Holiday Bowl. He became the first coach in NCAA history to guide two different teams to conference championship game appearances in consecutive seasons. In 2023, Brohm was named one of three semifinalists for the Steve Spurrier First Year Coach of the Year Award. Jeff Brohm Quick Facts Location: Louisville, Ky. Head Coach: Jeff Brohm (Louisville, ‘93) Stadium: L&N Stadium (60,000) Last Meeting with UK: 11/25/23 in Lousiville, Ky. Kentucky 38, Louisville 31 2023 Record: 10-4 Overall; 7-1 ACC 2023 Final Rankings: #15 CFP/#19 AP/#18 AFCA Coaches Base Offense/Defense: Pro Style/3-4 Offensive Starters Returning/Lost: 5/6 Defensive Starters Returning/Lost: 7/4 Chris BELL Game Sponsor @UKSportsNetwork 111112 @UKFootball Market Call Letters Frequency Ashland, KY WCMI 92.7 FM / 1340 AM Benton, KY WCBL 99.1 FM / 1290 AM Bowling Green, KY WGGC 95.1 FM Cadiz, KY WKDZ 106.5 FM / 1110 AM Campbellsville, KY WCKQ 104.1 FM Cincinnati, OH WCKY 1530 AM Columbia, KY WAIN 93.5 FM / 1270 AM Corbin, KY WCTT 107.3 FM / 680 AM Dry Ridge, KY WNKR 106.7 FM Elizabethtown, KY WQXE 98.3 FM Grayson, KY WUGO 99.7 FM Harlan, KY WTUK 105.1 FM Hazard, KY WSGS 101.1 FM Henderson, KY WSON 96.5 FM / 860 AM Hopkinsville, KY WHOP 98.7 FM / 1230 AM Jamestown, KY WJRS 104.9 FM Jenkins, KY WIFX 94.3 FM Lancaster, KY WRNZ 105.1 FM Lexington, KY WBUL / WLAP 98.1 FM / 630 AM London, KY WWEL 103.9 FM Louisville, KY WHAS 840 AM Madisonville, KY WKTG 93.9 FM Mayfield, KY WLLE 102.1 FM Maysville, KY WFTM 95.9 FM / 1240 AM Monticello, KY WKYM 101.7 FM Morehead, KY WIVY 96.3 FM Morganfield WMSK 101.3 FM Owensboro, KY WLME 102.7 FM Paducah, KY WKYX 94.3 FM / 570 AM Paintsville, KY WSIP 98.9 FM / 1490 AM Pikeville, KY WDHR / WPKE 93.1 FM / 103.1 FM Prestonsburg, KY WQHY / WDOC 95.5 FM / 1310 AM Providence, KY WWKY 104.9 FM Somerset, KY WSEK 93.9 FM / 910 AM Whitesburg, KY WXKQ / WTCW 103.9 FM / 920 AM Williamsburg, KY WEZJ / WEKX 104.3 FM / 102.7 FM 2024 Schedule Aug. 31 Southern Miss 7:45 p.m. Sept. 7 South Carolina 3:30 p.m. Sept. 14 Georgia 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 Ohio 12:45 p.m. Sept. 28 @Ole Miss Noon Oct. 12 Vanderbilt TBA Oct. 19 @Florida TBA Oct. 26 Auburn TBA Nov. 2 @Tennessee TBA Nov. 16 Murray State 1:30 p.m. Nov. 23 @Texas TBA Nov. 30 Louisville TBA (Don Franklin Auto Countdown to Kickoff begins 2 hours prior to kickoff} UK HealthCare Mark Stoops Radio Show (Mondays 6-7 p.m. followed by 1-hour BBN Radio hosted by Darren Headrick) August 26, 2024 September 2, 2024 September 9, 2024 September 16, 2024 September 23, 2024 September 30, 2024 October 7, 2024 October 14, 2024 October 21, 2024 October 28, 2024 November 6, 2024 November 11, 2024 November 18, 2024 November 25, 2024 December 2, 2024Monday – Friday at 7:30 pmSaturday at 9:00 am Johnson City, Tenn. Bowling Green, Ky. Nashville, Tenn.Paducah, Ky. Cincinnati, OhioHuntington, W.Va. Louisville, Ky. @UKSportsNetwork 113D r. Eli Capilouto became the 12th Pres- ident of the University of Kentucky on July 1, 2011. Under his leadership, the Commonwealth's flagship and land grant research university has grown from $2.7 bil- lion to nearly $8.4 billion in total operations and has gained significant momentum in advancing Kentucky – the institution’s sin- gular yet multifaceted mission. President Capilouto has led a more than $5.4 billion transformation of the campus, aimed at enriching the living-learning ex- perience of UK's students, ensuring their success; strengthening the university's re- search infrastructure dedicated to solving Kentucky's most intractable health and economic challenges; and expanding UK HealthCare's capacity to teach, heal and serve. Through partnerships with the private sector, increased philanthropy and effective financial management, UK is self-financing much of this aggressive infrastructure devel- opment with the purpose of equipping the next generation of leaders who will impact our world for the better. Under his leadership, the priorities out- lined in the strategic plan and the innova- tion of the campus has resulted in histor- ic student success; improved care of our people; unrivaled ingenuity; greater trust, transparency and accountability; and a community of belonging. The progress on campus is resulting in a high-quality work- force and improved well-being for the Commonwealth UK has served for near- ly 160 years — all essential to advancing Kentucky. A native of Montgomery, Alabama, Dr. Capilouto previously served as provost of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and dean of the UAB School of Pub- lic Health – a period of remarkable growth and transformation at one of the leading academic and health sciences institutions in the South. Dr. Capilouto holds several undergraduate and graduate degrees from schools within the University of Alabama system, a Doctorate of Dental Medicine from UAB and a Doctorate in Health Policy and Management from Harvard University. He and his wife, Dr. Mary Lynne Capilouto (D.M.D.) a former Dean of the UAB School of Dentistry, have one daughter. 114 @UKFootball Eli Capilouto n President of the University of KentuckyLEARN MORE AT GO.UKY.EDU/UKINVESTS OR BY SCANNING THE QR CODE. go.uky.edu/ukinvests | ukinvests@uky.edu The University of Kentucky is boldly committed to transforming our students' lives – both in and out of the classroom. In August 2023, we proudly introduced UK Invests – a first-of-its-kind initiative nationally and a holistic wellness program anchored by financial education. Through UK Invests, we are empowering and encouraging students to understand the importance of investing in themselves and their future. Ultimately, through this initiative, every student on campus can receive a personal investment account that will be used to incentivize and reward them for developing healthy habits – from wellness to career skill building to financial literacy. During the 2023-2024 academic year, more than 7,500 students opened a brokerage account through UK Invests. Collectively, those students participating in the program have earned more than $920,000. This program sets UK apart from other colleges and universities by teaching real-world situations to demonstrate the benefits of saving and investing early. “We can say we’re going to put students first, but by stepping forward in this way, we do put students first,” UK President Capiluoto said. “We believe in them, their future and what it can mean for Kentucky.” *Fidelity Bloom® is a mobile app designed to help with student’s saving, spending and investing behaviors through the Save and Spend accounts, which are brokerage accounts covered by SIPC. They are not bank accounts and therefore are not covered by FDIC insurance. Account made available via the app may be subject to fee. Brokerage account products and services offered by Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Member NYSE, SIPC. 900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917. Investing involves risk, including risk of loss. Compliance eReview number: 1102478.1.0 A WILDLY POWERFUL COMMITMENT “It means a lot that UK takes the time to educate students on how to manage money because it shows that they don’t just care about their students’ success in the classroom.” Langston Jackson, Class of 2023 N ow in his 23rd year as Director of Athletics at the University of Kentucky, Mitch Barnhart continues to expand his impact on national and regional levels, all while leading his Wildcats to consistent achievement in the arenas of competition, in the class- room and in the community. Having the second-longest term of service among current ADs at schools in the Power 4 conferences, Barnhart’s experience, knowledge and synthe- sis of athletic and academic success have made him a highly respected and sought-after presence across the scope of collegiate sports. Barnhart has a long history of na- tional service, highlighted by a five- year term on the NCAA Men’s Basket- ball Tournament Committee that included a historic year as Chair of the first COVID-era event. He also served a stint on the College Football Playoff committee and is one of only four people who have served on the football playoff committee and as chair of the men’s basketball tournament. Dedicated to the advancement of those whom he guides, Barnhart’s national influ- ence has grown through his “AD tree” – ad- ministrators and coaches who have worked for him and become Division I athletics di- rectors – which now numbers seven. At Kentucky, the Wildcat athletic pro- gram placed in the top 20 of the NACDA Directors’ Cup national all-sports stand- ings from 2017-23 (no standings in 2020 because of the pandemic), one of only 10 schools that earned that distinction. The Directors’ Cup was established in 1993-94 and the best nine finishes in school histo- ry have been under Barnhart, all of which have come in the last 11 years that had final standings. UK Athletics hit a peak in the Directors’ Cup in the 2021-22 school year. Sparked by a national championship in rifle, an NCAA Tournament runner-up slot by men’s tennis, and third-place national finishes by wom- en’s indoor and outdoor track and field, UK ascended to a school-record ninth place among Division I schools, which now totals 362 members. Barnhart’s legacy at Kentucky includes success in a wide array of sports. All count- ed, UK has earned six NCAA champion- ship rings during Barnhart’s term, including men’s basketball in 2012, volleyball in ’20 and rifle in 2011, ’18, ’21 and ‘22. UK also has totaled 58 regular-season and tourna- ment conference championships under his leadership, including first-time titles in baseball, women’s tennis, men’s golf and women’s swimming and diving. Since 2020, five Wildcats have been named National Athlete of the Year in their sport. In addition, Asia Seidt of swimming and diving was chosen for the highly pres- tigious NCAA Woman of the Year award, covering all female athletes in all divisions, for her combination of athletic success, academic excellence and dedication to community service. Numerous additional Wildcats have won national awards for their performances on the field, in the classroom and in the community. On the conference level, during Barn- hart’s term, Wildcats have been named the SEC Male and Female Athlete of the Year, the SEC Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and the SEC Male and Female Community Service Leader of the Year. A school-record total of 20 Wildcat ath- letes and coaches participated in the Tokyo Olympics, bringing home a school-record 10 medals, including seven gold. With qualifying in progress while this was writ- ten, UK will have another strong contingent in the 2024 Paris Olympiad. The competitive success has been fol- lowed by personal recognition. In 2022, he was inducted into the (state of) Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame and he received the John L. Toner Award for excellence in ath- letics administration from the National Foot- ball Foundation and College Hall of Fame. Those honors added to a grow- ing list of accolades for Barnhart, who was selected the 2019 Division I AD of the Year by the SportsBusi- ness Journal. The accomplishments are a result of Barnhart’s work since his arrival in the summer of 2002. He has steadi- ly invested in the growth of all UK teams while maintaining a singular commitment to the holistic devel- opment of Wildcat student-athletes. At the heart of everything are the core values Barnhart has instilled in the department he leads: character, integrity, knowledge, stewardship and competitiveness. A department-wide 3.0 grade- point average among student-ath- letes and increased community service have been long-standing goals for Barn- hart. The GPA benchmark was first met in the spring semester of 2010 and has now reached a streak of 24 consecutive semes- ters. In spring 2020, UK achieved a cu- mulative GPA of 3.534, the best in school history. Community service has reached as much as 4,000 hours annually and includes out- reach to the Lexington area, the Common- wealth of Kentucky and as far away as Ethi- opia, the Dominican Republic and Panama. In December of 2021 and August 2022, when natural disasters devastated western and eastern Kentucky, a pair of telethons sponsored by UK Athletics raised more than $8 million and numerous student-athletes and staff took part in other fundraising proj- ects, supply assistance, cleanup and the re- building process. In addition to the extraordinary achieve- ments of his work world, reaching new heights is also a theme of his personal life. An avid mountain climber, Barnhart has scaled Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, along with two of the most challenging peaks in the United States, Mount Rainier in Washington and the Grand Tetons in Wyoming. He also has performed two tandem parachute jumps with the Army Golden Knights. Impactful in community service, Barnhart has taken part in mission trips and is on the national advisory board of K-Love Radio. Barnhart is a native of Kansas City, Kan- sas. 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