Kentucky football promotes Pete Nochta to general manager after Biondo's departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 3:12 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Will Stein announced the promotion of Pete Nochta to general manager of Kentucky football on August 3. This follows the resignation of Pat Biondo, who stepped down on July 28. Stein expressed enthusiasm for Nochta's appointment, highlighting his organizational skills and knowledge of football. Nochta, a Lexington native and former UofL tight end, brings experience from his previous role as director of recruiting at rival Louisville. The Wildcats quickly made this decision to maintain momentum in their personnel department following Biondo's exit.
- •Pat Biondo resigned as Kentucky football GM on July 28.
- •Pete Nochta has been promoted to GM effective immediately.
- •Stein voiced strong support for Nochta's capabilities.
- •Nochta previously spent a decade at Louisville as director of recruiting.
- •Stein and Nochta have a long-standing relationship dating back to their college days.
- 3:12 PMYahoo Sports — What Will Stein said about Kentucky football's general manager change
"Kentucky Wildcats coach Will Stein discussed how UK football replaced general manager Pat Biondo on staff by promoting Pete Nochta to GM.
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