KENTUCKY WILDCATS NEWS

College football rankings: Oklahoma joins top 4, Penn State enters mix

Oklahoma joins the top four in RJ Young's college football rankings after Week 3. Check out who else made his Top 25.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Kentucky football needs its secondary to shine. How Carrington Valentine is doing his part The junior made two key plays to save a shutout Saturday, and he's been key for an improved secondary.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Kentucky football's shutout win displays how secondary has gone from worry to strength UK has yet to surrender a passing touchdown through three games after recording its first shutout since 2009.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • KENTUCKY.COM

Kentucky football linebacker J.J. Weaver sidelined by arm injury vs. Youngstown State Kentucky lost one of its top defenders to an arm injury on Youngstown State’s first drive of the game.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • KENTUCKY.COM

Kentucky football vs. Youngstown State: J.J. Weaver doubtful to return with arm injury A team captain and junior, Weaver had 14 tackles (six solo), a sack, a forced fumble and tackle for a loss in the Wildcats' first two games.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

UK reported rules violation to NCAA about athletes filing inaccurate timecards at hospital A letter to the NCAA obtained by the Herald-Leader shows the steps UK took to address rules violations resulting from football players worki...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • KENTUCKY.COM

Watch Kentucky football for free: How to stream Youngstown State vs. Wildcats on Saturday No. 20 Kentucky intercepted Anthony Richardson twice, Keidron Smith returned one of those interception 65 yards for a touchdown, and the Wil...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Kavosiey Smoke - Finds end zone in shutout Smoke rushed 18 times for 66 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Youngstown State.

Impact Smoke received double-digit carries in each of the last two games for the Wildcats as the starter in place of Chris Rodriguez (suspension). Rodriguez is set to return on October 1st versus Ole Miss, so Smoke should get one more start against Northern Illinois next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dane Key - Finds end zone again Key caught six passes for 90 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Youngstown State.

Impact The freshman has scored in three-straight outings to begin his collegiate career, though this was his best output statistically, as he set career highs in receptions and yardage. Levis has proven a vital part of the Kentucky passing game early on this season. He looks primed for another standout performance against Northern Illinois next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will Levis - Three scores in triumph Levis completed 27-of-35 passes for 377 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions Saturday versus Youngstown State, whole also rushing for an additional score in the 31-0 shutout...

Impact The 377 yards passing set a season high for Levis, though he has tossed at least one interception in every game this season. While his rushing has been borderline non-existent thus far this season, Levis has still managed at least two scores in every contest. The undefeated Wildcats will be licking their chops to face Northern Illinois next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jutahn McClain - Missing second straight game McClain (undisclosed) will not play Saturday against Youngstown State, John Clay of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.

Impact McClain is set to miss his second straight game due to an injury. With Chris Rodriguez (suspension) also out, Kentucky will lean on Kavosiey Smoke and La'Vell Wright in the backfield.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Rodriguez - Suspension to go through September Rodriguez (suspension) will return Oct. 1 against Mississippi.

Impact Rodriguez will remain out for the next two games due to an off-field incident during the offseason. Kavosiey Smoke and La'Vell Wright stand to be the WIldcats' primary backs until October.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky Wildcats vs Youngstown State Penguins Box Score - September 17, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time NCAAF coverage and scores as the Kentucky Wildcats take on the Youngstown State Penguins at 4:00pm UTC on September 17, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

What to make of Kentucky's snap counts through two games How will Chris Rodriguez's return impact snap totals?

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Philly OT Austin Ramsey remains firm in commitment to UK Austin Ramsey updates commitment to Kentucky.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

The Detroit News Nolan Bianchi, John Niyo, Justin Rogers and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer predictions for Sunday's Lions-Commanders game at Ford Field.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Ten takeaways: Kentucky Here are ten takeaways from Florida’s 26-16 loss to No. 20 Kentucky in the SEC opener.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

QB Richardson ready to redeem himself, No. 18 Florida vs USF

Anthony Richardson could use a confidence boost

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordan Lovett ready for opportunity to start for home state team Kentucky redshirt freshman Jordan Lovett, a native of Radcliff, Kentucky, will have his opportunity to start for his home state team for the...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Kentucky's Keidron Smith's pick-six at Florida payback for being ignored by state's programs Keidron Smith was underrated coming out of Oxbridge HS and ignored by the state's major programs. He received one offer from a state school...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM

4-star Florida commitment schedules official visit to UK Kentucky remains a threat for the talented Florida cornerback.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

No. 9 Kentucky aims to get sharper against Youngstown State

Kentucky's euphoria after a big victory and lofty ranking has given way to trying to improve multiple phases

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kentucky football vs. Youngstown State: Betting line, 3 things to know before you pick the game The Wildcats are heavy favorites against an FCS opponent, but they got a scare in a similar situation last season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Similarities between Kentucky's 2018 and current defense are hard not to notice Kentucky's 2018 defense was arguably the most dominant in program history. The senior-heavy defense led by Josh Allen, Mike Edwards, Darius...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

No 3pm blackout after football matches postponed due to death of Queen UK broadcasters will not be subject to football’s usual 3pm blackout today after football matches in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern I...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM