UK begins fall camp without key players returning soon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:39 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The University of Kentucky football team starts fall camp under new head coach Will Stein, facing a minor setback with several key players absent due to injury. Wide receiver Nic Anderson, running back Jovante Barnes, defensive back Jaden Smith, linebacker Sam Green, and guard Tegra Tshabola will not participate at the start of camp but are expected to return before the season begins. Stein indicated that these injuries are not severe, allowing younger players to gain valuable experience. The team aims to build depth in preparation for the upcoming season.
- •Kentucky opens fall camp with injuries to key players.
- •Nic Anderson, Jovante Barnes, and others expected back soon.
- •Stein emphasizes building depth during early camp.
- •Players recovering from injuries include Smith, Green, and Tshabola.
- •No injuries are season-ending according to Stein.
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — UK to start fall camp without key players, expected to return ahead of season
"The trajectory of the group sounds promising - with one detail causing slight concern.
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