Kentucky football faces setbacks with Mizell and Afari ahead of opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:36 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Kentucky football has received disappointing news ahead of its season opener against Youngstown State on September 6. Running back Tovani Mizell is out for the season after suffering a significant injury and undergoing surgery. Additionally, Alex Afari Jr. has been revoked of his practice eligibility following a court ruling affecting the 2022 class. This latest development further complicates Kentucky's preparations as the team approaches the start of the season.
- •Tovani Mizell suffers a season-ending injury, impacting running back depth.
- •Alex Afari Jr. practices are revoked after a court ruling on eligibility.
- •Kentucky prepares to face Youngstown State in two weeks.
- 10:36 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Football gets 2 disappointing updates ahead of season opener
"Bad news for Kentucky as the Youngstown State opener inches closer.
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