Kentucky football's Will Stein matches Bear Bryant with 4-1 start
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Kentucky football coach Will Stein has begun his tenure with a 4-1 record, paralleling the legendary Bear Bryant's start in 1946. Stein led the Wildcats to a 35-34 overtime win against South Carolina on October 3. This performance has sparked comparisons to Bryant, who is the only previous coach at Kentucky to achieve similar early success. Kentucky's upcoming schedule includes a challenging game against No. 11 LSU on October 10, as they aim to contend for a spot in the College Football Playoff with seven regular-season games remaining.
- •Stein's record matches Bear Bryant's start at Kentucky in 1946.
- •Kentucky defeated South Carolina in overtime, 35-34.
- •The Wildcats face No. 11 LSU next on October 10.
- •Kentucky aims for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
- •Senior defensive back Ty Bryant emphasized the team's commitment to improving weekly.
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Will Stein makes Kentucky Football history in win vs. South Carolina
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky football coach Will Stein is step for step with Bear Bryant
"Will Stein is the first Kentucky coach to start his maiden campaign 4-1 since Bear Bryant. Stein's challenge is to continue keeping pace with Bryant.
"Kentucky head coach Will Stein has already made history five games into his tenure, leading the Wildcats to a 4-1 start.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 10:15 AMWill Stein makes Kentucky Football history in win vs. South Carolina
Kentucky head coach Will Stein has already made history five games into his tenure, leading the Wildcats to a 4-1 start.
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 9:08 AMKentucky football coach Will Stein is step for step with Bear Bryant
Will Stein is the first Kentucky coach to start his maiden campaign 4-1 since Bear Bryant. Stein's challenge is to continue keeping pace with Bryant.
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