Kentucky Wildcats show remarkable turnaround in college football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 9:23 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026

The Kentucky Wildcats have turned their season around under first-year head coach Will Stein, boasting a 7-1 overall record and 5-1 in SEC play as of November 3, 2026. Following a disappointing 5-7 finish in 2025, Kentucky has achieved significant victories, including a notable 31-21 win against Texas A&M and a 21-13 victory over Oklahoma. The Wildcats opened the season with a win against Youngstown State but suffered a loss to Alabama, which they rebounded from by starting a winning streak. With tough matchups ahead against Tennessee, Missouri, Florida, and Louisville, the Wildcats will be tested as they continue to compete for the top of the SEC standings.
- •Kentucky holds a 7-1 record and is tied with Georgia in the SEC.
- •Kenny Minchey leads the Wildcats' offense during the winning streak.
- •Kentucky has established a new culture under head coach Will Stein.
- •The Wildcats have key games upcoming against Tennessee, Missouri, Florida, and Louisville.
- •Kentucky climbed to No. 8 in the AP Top 25 rankings.
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Has Put Together One of the Most Amazing Turnarounds in College Football
"The Kentucky Wildcats have completely changed the narrative surrounding their football program in 2026. After a disappointing 2025 season that ended with a 5-7 record, expectations were relatively modest entering the new year. However, first-year head coach Will Stein has turned Kentucky into one of the biggest surprises in college football. At 7-1 overall and…
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