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"You can't give them that opportunity."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Mark Stoops says you can't prepare for the atmosphere of the Swamp. Kentucky heads to Gainesville Saturday for a 7:30 kick on the SEC Network. While UK is pumping in crowd noise at practice, it's just…

"We're not gonna panic about it."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Interceptions will happen.  That's how Mark Stoops sees it. Fumbles?  Those can be prevented. Coach Stoops knows 4 turnovers is 4 too many. He did back Benny Snell's drop the Cats recovered as a freak hit…

"We'll get after 'em today."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - There was energy in the Swamp last Saturday that hadn't been there in a few years. Dan Mullen seems to have reignited a rabid fanbase and the expectations that come with it. No Gators team wants…

Preparing for the Swamp

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Kentucky has lost 31 straight to Florida. In that span, there have been plenty of close calls; including last season's 28-27 loss in Lexington. One or two plays can change the outcome of a game.  One…

Missing big plays

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Explosive plays can change the game. UK hit on a few big plays out of the backfield in the season opener versus Central Michigan. Benny Snell and A.J. Rose busted 50-yard touchdown runs. But there were…

"We have to get on that quickly."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Four turnovers will doom any team, typically UK got away with it in the season opener against Central Michigan. Terry Wilson now has game one under his belt.  Gunnar Hoak looked pretty good coming off the…

One of the ones that got away

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Florida leads the all-time series with UK 51-17.  The Gators are winners of 31 straight dating back to 1986...including last season. 28-27 the final; a game UK had won, but gifted away. It's down to Gainesville…

How about the defense?

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Defense wins championships.  That's the old cliché anyway. You do have to score points to win games. But the UK defense looked solid out of the gate; giving up 255 total yards of offense and 11…

AJ Rose has big game in home opener

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Solid Blue fans know what Benny Snell, Jr. can do out of the backfield. He's well on his way to being the Cats best running back off all time, but what about AJ Rose? Rose was…

How does Stoops feel his QBs played on Saturday?

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Cats had several question marks headed into Saturday's game against Central Michigan, but the biggest surrounded quarterback Terry Wilson. How would he fare in his first start? Wilson finished with only 78 yards passing and…

Stoops looks back on Cats' first win

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - As it some times is for the Cats, it wasn't pretty on Saturday, but UK still got it done. The Cats took care of Central Michigan, 35-20. After a weekend to take a look back at…

"Sick doesn't matter."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Rumors were going around on Saturday UK Running back Benny Snell Jr. had gotten sick on Friday night. Many believed this could affect him playing on Saturday. As we all know, Benny looked just fine, but…

Stoops talks about QB performances

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Terry Wilson got the starting nod over Gunnar Hoak headed into the Cats home opener against Central Michigan. He ended up throwing two interceptions and had a fumble. Gunnar Hoak checked in right before half and…

UK wins opener 35-20 over Central Michigan

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - A.J. Rose and Benny Snell Jr. each rushed for two touchdowns, Gunnar Hoak came off the bench to throw the go-ahead TD pass and Kentucky overcame four first-half turnovers to beat Central Michigan 35-20 in its…

High School Highlight Reel (8-31-18)

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The weather caused plenty of delays, postponements and even cancellations Friday night across Central Kentucky. Check out the video for the best plays from games that did happen. See scores from across the state below. PREP…

No mid-major test

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The anticipation is building Solid Blue fans. Kentucky will kick off the season hosting Central Michigan Saturday at 3:30 on ESPNU. The Chippewas might be a directional school from a mid-major conference, but they're no strangers…

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…

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