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Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) throws the ball during an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. North Carolina State (8-3) is a 2 ½-point underdog against Kentucky (4-6) in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, a number the Wolfpack consider a slight heading into Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 game in Jacksonville. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Kentucky runs for 281, beats NC State 23-21 in chippy Gator

By Mark Long Jan. 02, 2021 04:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2020 file photo, Colorado running back Jarek Broussard, front, runs for a short gain as San Diego State linebacker Andrew Aleki pursues during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo. Jarek is one of three winners of the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Award, along with Kentucky offensive lineman Kenneth Horsey and Coastal Carolina linebacker Silas Kelly.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Kentucky's Horsey among 3 Comeback Player of Year winners

By Gary B. Graves Jan. 02, 2021 10:07 AM EST

Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) throws the ball during an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. North Carolina State (8-3) is a 2 ½-point underdog against Kentucky (4-6) in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, a number the Wolfpack consider a slight heading into Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 game in Jacksonville. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
NC State seething in underdog role vs Kentucky in Gator Bowl

By Mark Long Jan. 01, 2021 10:48 AM EST

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren, right, talks with linebacker Payton Wilson (11) before an NCAA college football game against Liberty in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
No. 24 N.C. State faces Kentucky in Gator Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 08:17 PM EST

Kentucky taps NFL Rams assistant Coen to guide its offense

Dec. 15, 2020 03:45 PM EST
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky coach Mark Stoops has hired Los Angeles Rams assistant Liam Coen as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach to revive the...

Kentucky coach Mark Stoops shouts to players during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Rodriguez scores 3 TDs, Kentucky routs South Carolina 41-18

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 05, 2020 11:33 PM EST

South Carolina quarterback Luke Doty (4) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
South Carolina at Kentucky 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 07:35 PM EST

South Carolina's Gilber Edmond (55), Jammie Robinson (7) and Jaylan Foster (27) tackle Georgia running back Daijun Edwards (33) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. Georgia won 45-16. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
South Carolina, Kentucky meet looking to end losing streaks

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 03, 2020 09:21 AM EST

A prerecorded message from Alabama coach Nick Saban is shown on the big screen at Bryant-Denny Stadium before the Iron Bowl NCAA college football game between Alabama and Auburn on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
SEC nearing finish line in fragile, virus-disrupted season

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 02, 2020 02:43 PM EST

St. John's Posh Alexander, left, and St. John's Julian Champagnie celebrate their win at the end of an NCAA college basketball game against Boston College, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
The Latest: St. John's scraps 2 games, MSG back in play

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2020 12:00 PM EST

Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts (84) scores a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Gainesville, Fla. Nov. 28, 2020. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Pitts scores 3 TDs in return, No. 6 Florida tops Kentucky

By Mark Long Nov. 28, 2020 03:26 PM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) listens as head coach Dan Mullen speaks to his players after an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Florida won 38-17. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 6 Florida seeking defensive turnaround against Kentucky

By Mark Long Nov. 27, 2020 01:57 PM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) passes against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Trask faces Kentucky again, as starter, Heisman front-runner

By Mark Long Nov. 24, 2020 12:57 PM EST

Alabama tight end Jahleel Billingsley (19) hurdles Kentucky defensive back Kelvin Joseph (1) after a catch during NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Smith, No. 1 Alabama rout short-handed Kentucky, 63-3

By John Zenor Nov. 21, 2020 07:29 PM EST

CORRECTS NAME AND POSITION TO RUNNING BACK CHRIS RODRIGUEZ INSTEAD OF LINEBACKER CHRIS OATS - Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez, center, runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
No. 1 Alabama returns to the field against grieving Kentucky

By John Zenor Nov. 19, 2020 03:31 PM EST

Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Wilson, Rodriguez help Kentucky survive Vanderbilt 38-35

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 14, 2020 04:05 PM EST

Kentucky players run onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Vanderbilt at Kentucky 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 01:17 PM EST

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops walks on the field during the first half before an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Oct. 31, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Kentucky, Vanderbilt look to turn things around in SEC clash

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 12, 2020 01:09 PM EST

Kentucky O-line coach John Schlarman dies of cancer at 45

Nov. 12, 2020 11:00 AM EST
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — John Schlarman, the Kentucky offensive line coach who was an All-Southeastern Conference player for the Wildcats, has died after a two...

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Oct. 31, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
No. 5 Georgia earns 11th consecutive win over Kentucky 14-3

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 31, 2020 05:12 PM EDT