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Knowing your unknowns

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - There are always unknowns entering every season. For Kentucky, it could be quarterback. What will Solid Blue fans get in Terry Wilson? The wide receivers?  How will the secondary rise to the challenge? Maybe it's just…

"Beat 'em over the head with words."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Kentucky has a history of struggling with mid-majors and FCS programs.  Think of the recent seasons with Southern Miss and EKU...Ohio not that long ago. No game is ever a gimme, but there are those most…

"We need 'em."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - There's no doubt the cost of attending a college football game in Lexington has gone up in recent years. Sure, some get perks.  For most, parking, tickets, food and time costs are just adding up to…

Losing Landon Young

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The football Cats will be without starting tackle Landon Young, not just for the opener hosting Central Michigan, but for the entire season. It's a tough deal. The Lafayette product somehow twisted his foot up in…

Wilson named UK's starting QB

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Mark Stoops made it official Monday.  Terry Wilson will be the starting UK quarterback on Saturday against Central Michigan. It was down to Wilson and Gunnar Hoak, and even though Stoops said he'd like to name…

"He's been responding to the medicine very well."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Terry Wilson will be the starting UK quarterback when the Cats host Central Michigan Saturday. We'll talk more about that at six and eleven on ABC 36 News. Mark Stoops also updated the media Monday on…

Cats offense looking to stretch the field

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - There is a good chance Solid Blue fans will find out who will be their starting quarterback on Monday. There's also a good chance they won't. Either way, Offensive Coordinator Eddie Gran has said the Cats…

Coach Gran talks offensive linemen rotation

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - With UK offensive lineman Landon Young now out for the season, what is next for the Cats up front? Before the Young injury, Offensive Coordinator Eddie Gran talked about what the o-line rotation could look like.…

Landon Young Injured, Out for Season

LEXINGTON, Ky (UK Athletics) - Offensive tackle Landon Young sustained an injury to his right knee during practice on Friday and is out for the season, Kentucky football head coach Mark Stoops has announced. Young, a junior from Lexington, Ky.,…

"Take those shots."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - It's all about explosive plays.  UK offensive coordinator Eddie Gran was big on that back in the spring. Now it's time to deliver. Solid Blue fans didn't see it last season...at least not enough. The coaching…

Elevating everyone

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - We know we won't be told the starting quarterback at this point for the football Cats. But we do know the qualities the staff wants the starter to have.. The only thing left to talk about…

"It was about finishing."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - We're almost to game week Solid Blue fans. Just a few more days and it will officially be Central Michigan week. UK had a rough first scrimmage.  The staff and players haven't been overly excited or…

Benny and the backs

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - There might be concern at quarterback for Solid Blue fans, but the rest of the backfield and depth isn't even a thought. Benny Snell and the backs are stout. Asked about the guys who can come…

Back to school

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - It's back to school for the Cats. How was day one Wednesday? How does school affect time spent on football? Hear what offensive tackle Landon Young had to say in the video.

"I'm not trying to be deceitful."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Terry Wilson or Gunnar Hoak? Central Michigan will likely be preparing for both...no matter what happens down the stretch in terms of announcing a starter at UK. Mark Stoops will keep the Chippewas guessing just like…

"We'll get full tilt Thursday."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The football Cats first game is a week and change away Solid Blue fans. Kentucky will kick things off against Central Michigan at home Saturday, September 1st at 3:30 on ESPNU. UK is 6-0 all-time against…

Keeping up with Jordan Jones

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Jordan Jones has made a huge impact at UK.  It hasn't always been a positive one, but there's no doubt with Jones on the field, things are different for the Cats. Hear from UK head coach…

UK loving its GA

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Courtney Love did a ton for the Cats on and off the field as a player. Now, he's in a role to do more of the same as a graduate assistant. Love played in this system. …

The human utility knife

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - He's like a utility knife.  He can cut, but also do so much more. Benny Snell is the human do-it-all tool.  Need a toothpick?  He's got it. The UK running back has been hyped up and…

Dorian Baker helping lead young wideouts

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - As a sophomore UK wide receiver Dorian Baker led the team in receptions and receiving touchdowns. As a junior, he became the 27th UK WR to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark. He sat out all last season…

Dorian Baker progressing after last year's injury

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - UK wide receiver Dorian Baker went down with a season-ending ankle injury last year around this time. This year, he's progressing toward returning to the field. Check out the video for what UK Wide Receivers Coach…

EKU with big games before OVC play

RICHMOND, Ky (WTVQ) - In the OVC, winning the conference punches you a ticket to the playoffs. If you don't, then every game is huge. This year, the EKU football team has three games leading into OVC play that they…

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