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…
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…