Kentucky football gives season superlatives amid bye week at 7-1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Kentucky football, currently ranked 8th nationally with a 7-1 record, is enjoying its bye week after an eventful start to the season. Amid the break, the program released season superlatives, highlighting standout performances. Quarterback Kenny Minchey has excelled with 14 touchdowns against one interception, while edge defender Mi'Quise Humphrey-Grace leads in total pressures among Power Five defenders. Freshman wide receiver Kenny Darby and comeback player CJ Baxter have also made notable contributions. The Wildcats' significant win this season includes a dramatic 35-34 overtime victory against LSU. Kentucky looks to maintain momentum in the final stretch of the season.
- •Kentucky holds an impressive 7-1 record this season.
- •Kenny Minchey leads the offense with 1,755 passing yards.
- •Mi'Quise Humphrey-Grace ranks among the top edge defenders.
- •Kenny Darby leads the Wildcats in receiving yards with 507.
- •Kentucky's key win this season was against LSU in overtime.
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky season superlatives heading into bye week
"Kentucky is 7-1 and are ranked top ten in the country. We give out season superlatives with a month left to play.
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