Kentucky football seeks effective pass rush for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:02 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Kentucky football aims to improve from a disappointing 2025 season, where a weak pass rush contributed to their struggles. The Wildcats recorded only 25 sacks, with their leader managing just 3.5. With a challenging schedule ahead, defensive coordinator Jay Bateman focuses on enhancing the team's ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks. Players like Sam Greene and Mi'Quise Humphrey-Grace will be key in this endeavor, with younger recruits like Cedric Works and Brian Robinson also expected to contribute. Kentucky will rely on its returning defense to find a reliable pass rusher for the upcoming season.
- •Kentucky recorded 25 total sacks in 2025.
- •Sam Greene and Mi'Quise Humphrey-Grace key to the pass rush.
- •Kentucky faces one of the toughest schedules in the country.
- •Defensive coordinator Jay Bateman aims to maximize talent.
- •Young recruits could play significant roles in improving defense.
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — Finding pass rush will define Kentucky football season
"If Kentucky football wants to find success in the 2026 season, they will need to find a consistent pass rush.
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