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Kentucky Wildcats football schedule ranked among toughest in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 12:58 PM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats football schedule ranked among toughest in 2026

Summary

The Kentucky Wildcats will face one of the most challenging football schedules in 2026, ranked fourth toughest nationally according to ESPN's FPI. Under first-year head coach Will Stein, Kentucky opens the season against Youngstown State before facing tough opponents like Alabama and Texas A&M. The schedule includes matchups against Oklahoma, Florida, LSU, and others, presenting significant challenges. This comes after a disappointing 5-7 record in 2025, making the upcoming season critical for Stein.

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By the Numbers

•Kentucky Wildcats ranked fourth toughest football schedule for 2026.
•Will Stein is the new head coach after Mark Stoops' departure.
•Season begins against Youngstown State, followed by matches against Alabama and Texas A&M.
•Other notable opponents include Oklahoma, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, and LSU.
•The Wildcats aim to improve from a 5-7 record in 2025.

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What they're saying

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The Kentucky Wildcats are not going to have an easy path under head coach Will Stein. Their schedule was recently ranked the fourth most challenging.
— Yahoo Sports

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