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Kentucky hosts Youngstown State in head coach Will Stein's debut

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Kentucky hosts Youngstown State in head coach Will Stein's debut
Summary

Kentucky faces Youngstown State in the 2026 season opener at Kroger Field in Lexington. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, with the game available exclusively via SEC Network+ streaming platforms. This matchup marks the official head coaching debut for Will Stein, who assumes leadership of the program following the departure of Mark Stoops. Stein is the first new head coach for the Wildcats in over a decade. Kentucky enters the contest without running back Jovantae Barnes, who remains unavailable due to an injury sustained during spring practice. The game serves as the first of 12 scheduled matchups for Kentucky this season.

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  • •Kentucky plays Youngstown State today at 1 p.m. ET at Kroger Field.
  • •The game is available for streaming on SEC Network+.
  • •Will Stein leads the Kentucky program for the first time today.
  • •Running back Jovantae Barnes is unavailable for the Wildcats due to injury.
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  • 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch Kentucky vs Youngstown State: Live stream NCAA College Football, TV channel
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Kentucky opens its 2026 season Saturday when the Wildcats welcome No. 7 Youngstown State to Kroger Field in Lexington, with kickoff set for 1:00 PM ET on SEC Network+. This will be just the second meeting between the programs, with…

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The Kentucky Wildcats are hosting the Youngstown State Penguins in a Week 1 college football game at Kroger Field in Lexington. Our live updates:

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