Will Stein leads Kentucky football to 7-1 record, ranked No. 6
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 10:25 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Kentucky football, under head coach Will Stein, stands at 7-1 and is ranked No. 6 in the College Football Playoff rankings ahead of their upcoming game against Tennessee. Stein, who became head coach at age 36, has implemented strategies that emphasize ball security and creating takeaways. Stein's connection to the program runs deep, as he grew up rooting for Kentucky, and he has revitalized aspects of its past, like the 'Power K' logo. His previous experiences in coaching and a confident demeanor contribute to the team’s surprising success this season.
- •Kentucky is 7-1 heading into the Tennessee game on Saturday.
- •Will Stein is in his first season as head coach.
- •The team is ranked No. 6 by the College Football Playoff committee.
- •Stein emphasizes ball security and creating takeaways in play.
- •The return of the 'Power K' logo connects to Kentucky's history.
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky football has never seen anything like Will Stein — and he thinks this is just the beginning
"As Stein authors potentially the best season of Kentucky football ever, he has managed to make it seem equally like the coolest story in college football but one we should have been expecting all along.
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