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Will Stein makes his head coaching debut for Kentucky against Youngstown State

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Will Stein makes his head coaching debut for Kentucky against Youngstown State

Summary

Kentucky football begins a new era this Saturday as 36-year-old head coach Will Stein leads the team against Youngstown State. Stein takes over the program following a 13-year tenure by former coach Mark Stoops. The Wildcats enter the season with high expectations after bringing in quarterback Kenny Minchey and several offensive contributors including CJ Baxter and Shane Carr. Their opponent, Youngstown State, enters the matchup ranked seventh in the FCS after a 43-10 win over Mercyhurst last Thursday. Penguins quarterback Beau Brungard, the reigning Walter Payton FCS Player of the Year, leads the visiting offense. The game marks the start of the season for Kentucky as they look to implement an offensive-focused strategy under their new staff.

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By the Numbers

•Will Stein makes his debut as head coach for Kentucky this Saturday.
•Youngstown State enters the game ranked seventh in the FCS.
•Youngstown State defeated Mercyhurst 43-10 in their season opener.
•Kenny Minchey starts at quarterback for Kentucky.

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The Will Stein Era Begins Saturday It's a new day for Kentucky football as Will Stein takes over as the Wildcats' head coach. He, of course, replaces Mark Stoops, the school's all-time winningest coach, after 13 years. Kentucky goes from having the elder statesman of SEC coaches to the youngest in Stein. The 36-year-old spent the …
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