Kentucky football wins season opener against Youngstown State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 9:18 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
The Kentucky football team opened the 2026 season with a 45-13 victory over Youngstown State. Quarterback Kenny Minchey started the game and recorded 300 passing yards along with four touchdowns. The Wildcats also generated over 200 rushing yards to surpass 500 total yards of offense. While the defense allowed yardage to the Penguins, the team maintained enough control to secure the win. This result marks the beginning of the Will Stein era for Kentucky. The Wildcats turn their attention to a game against Alabama scheduled for next week in Lexington.
- •Kentucky defeated Youngstown State 45-13 in the 2026 season opener.
- •Kenny Minchey threw for 300 yards and four touchdowns in his first start.
- •The Kentucky offense accumulated over 500 total yards during the victory.
- •The team faces Alabama in Lexington during the next round of games.
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky fans best social media takes after week one win
"The Kentucky football team got a week one victory over Youngstown State, and fans took to social media to talk about it.
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