2026 Kentucky Football Yearbook is published by the University of Kentucky Athletics Department University of Kentucky Athletics Director: J Batt Communications and Public Relations: Susan Lax, Matt May, Tony Neely, Deb Moore 410 West Vine Street Suite 150 Lexington, KY 40507 859-230-4372 Brandon Baker, Curtis Burch, Brent Carney, Randy Carter, Annie Gillenwater, Devin Jones, Michelle Knezovic, Jensen Linder, Davis Luna, Adair Mattingly, Case Miller, Seth Poteat, Kim Ramsay, Lance Reed, Nadia Steinbicker, Saige Sutterlin, Matt Taylor, Brad Tucker Design & Publishing: Jai Giffin Creative Director: Jamie Barker Production Assistance: Laura Doolittle, Lisa RobertsKENTUCKY WILDCATSFOOTBALL YEARBOOK BBN Gameday/BBN Tonight TV with WLEX Wide receiver Ja’Kayden Ferguson seized his opportunity and delivered in the second half against LSU. 8 Catching Up With Stein Coach Stein fields a question from a familiar face during his weekly coaches show — his grandmother. 10 Cat Byte Ja’Kayden Ferguson discusses Kentucky fans storming the field following the victory over LSU. “presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance.” 4 Olympic Sports Update Kentucky’s cross country team is off to an impressive start after the first two meets of the 2026 season. 68 KENTUCKY WILDCATS 34 President Eli Capilouto 58 Kentucky Records 7 Schedule/ Results 48 Wildcat Spirit 66 Cats in the Pros 18 From the Press Box 38 History & Tradition 62 Joe Craft Center 14 Oklahoma Roster 52 First Team All-SEC 72 Compliance Corner 26 Assistant Coaches 36 Athletics Director J Batt 60 UK in the Postseason 12 Kentucky Roster 49 First Team All-Americas 71 Retired Jerseys 20 Head Coach Will Stein 44 Kroger Field 64 Kentucky Road 16 Stats Comparison 32 University of Kentucky 56 Pioneers of Integration 74 UK Sports Network /UKAthletics Kentucky Football @UKAthletics @UKFootball OklahomaGame October 17, 2026 n Norman, Okla. 7:30 p.m. ET n Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial StadiumCat Byte Presented By Ja’Kayden Ferguson discusses Kentucky fans storming the field following the victory over LSU.SAVE YOUR WAY SAME POINTS. MORE CHOICES. * OR Dollars OFF Groceries Up to $1 OFF per Gallon Learn more at Kroger.com/points * Restrictions apply. See site for details.9.12 Alabama* Lexington, Ky. L, 17-45 9.19 Texas A&M* College Station, Texas Kyle Field W, 31-21 9.26 South Alabama Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field W, 45-21 9.5 Youngstown State Lexington, Ky. W, 45-13 10.10 LSU* Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field W, 35-34 OT 10.24 Vanderbilt* Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field 7:30 p.m. 10.3 South Carolina* Columbia, S.C. Williams-Brice Stadium W, 35-34 OT 10.17 Oklahoma* Norman, Okla. Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium 7:30 p.m. 11.7 Tennessee* Knoxville, Tenn. Neyland Stadium TBA 11.14 Florida* Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field TBA 11.21 Missouri* Columbia, Mo. Faurot Field TBA 11.28 Louisville Lexington, Ky. Kroger Field TBA Home Away * SEC Game 2026 Kentucky Football Schedule 7 KENTUCKY WILDCATSFOOTBALL GAMEDAYNext >