Thank You to Today’s Game Sponsor: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 South Carolina coach Shane Beamer is not surprised by Kentucky’s early-season success in Will Stein’s first season as head coach. 8 Catching Up With Stein Coach Stein says every school in the SEC is desperate for wins, so UK will need to attack South Carolina with an intensity it hasn’t shown this season. 10 Cat Byte UK players discuss the challenges of conference play and facing opposing crowds on the road in the SEC. “presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance.” 4 Olympic Sports Update The 2027 STUNT season will look different than any season in the past. 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 South Carolina 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 South CarolinaGame October 3, 2026 Columbia, S.C. n 4:15 p.m. ET n Williams-Brice StadiumCat Byte Presented By UK players discuss the challenges of conference play and facing opposing crowds on the road in the SEC.REQUEST A QUOTE Kentucky’s insurance company. If you’re keeping score. When you have an insurance agent who lives where you live and knows you personally, you can count on getting coverage and service from someone who understands your unique needs. That’s exactly what you get when your insurance company is Kentucky Farm Bureau.Next >