Kenny Darby earns SEC Freshman of the Week honors for third time
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 12:50 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Kentucky wide receiver Kenny Darby has been named SEC Freshman of the Week for the third time following his performance against Vanderbilt. In the Wildcats' 34-17 victory, Darby made four receptions for 71 yards, including a key 44-yard touchdown catch. This season, he has set a school record for most receptions by a Kentucky freshman with 38 and also leads all SEC freshmen in receiving yards. The No. 8 Wildcats, who are 7-1 overall and 5-1 in the SEC, have a week off before facing No. 16 Tennessee on November 7.
- •Kenny Darby recognized as SEC Freshman of the Week for third time
- •Darby recorded four catches for 71 yards in win over Vanderbilt
- •He leads all SEC freshmen with 507 receiving yards this season
- •Kentucky is currently 7-1 overall and 5-1 in SEC play
- •Next game scheduled against No. 16 Tennessee on November 7
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky freshman Kenny Darby piling up SEC awards
"Kentucky wide receiver Kenny Darby is making history as the SEC Freshman of the Week for the third time.
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