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 National Coach of the Year candidate Will Stein discusses Kentucky’s mentality heading into the Vanderbilt game. 8 Catching Up With Stein Coach Stein discusses the pride his team takes in representing Big Blue Nation and the state of Kentucky. 10 Cat Byte Ty Bryant has been named a finalist for the Campbell Award, which honors college football’s top student-athlete. “presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance.” 4 Olympic Sports Update The four-time NCAA Rifle National Champions have started their quest for No. 5 this season, sitting 3-0 on the year midway through the 2026-27 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 Vanderbilt 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 VanderbiltGame October 24, 2026 Lexington, Ky. n 7:30 p.m. ET n Kroger FieldCat Byte Presented By Ty Bryant has been named a finalist for the Campbell Award, which honors college football’s top student-athlete. 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.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 W, 21-13 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 >