Terhyon Nichols aiming for starting role with Kentucky football in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:33 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Kentucky football cornerback Terhyon Nichols, ranked as a four-star recruit, enters the 2026 season expected to be a full-time starter. The 5'11", 194 lb player from Cincinnati has made significant contributions since joining the team, playing in eight games as a freshman and taking on a starting role last season despite an injury setback. Nichols is joined in the secondary by safety Ty Bryant and a group of talented transfers, potentially strengthening Kentucky's defense ahead of the opening game on September 5.
- •Nichols was a highly recruited four-star player.
- •He played eight games as a freshman and started last season.
- •An injury limited his playtime last season.
- •Nichols is being positioned as a leader in the secondary.
- •The Kentucky football team opens its season on September 5.
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Get to know the Kentucky football roster: No. 20 Terhyon Nichols
"We're getting to now the players on the Kentucky football team, and today, we're taking a look at No. 20, cornerback Terhyon Nichols.
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