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Former Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops is joining Texas as a special assistant to Steve Sarkisian in 2026, signaling his return to the college sideline; the move comes with Kentucky's remaining $37.7 million buyout and is viewed as coaching rehab before potential future head coaching opportunities.
Former Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops is joining the Texas Longhorns as special assistant to the head coach Steve Sarkisian, after reports of a roughly $38 million buyout. Known as a defensive mastermind, Stoops is expected to aid self-scouting of Texas’ offense and assist with game planning for new defensive coordinator Will Muschamp, bringing his extensive Kentucky and Florida State defensive experience to Austin.
Texas has hired former Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops as a special assistant under Steve Sarkisian, with expectations he’ll help the defense ahead of the 2026 season. Stoops, who went 82-80 over 13 years in Lexington and will receive a multi-year buyout reported over $37 million, brings a defensive background dating to his DB coaching days. Texas has also reshuffled its defensive staff, moving Pete Kwiatkowski from DC, hiring Will Muschamp as the new defensive coordinator, and bringing Blake Gideon back as passing game coordinator/DB coach, signaling a stronger defensive focus for 2026.
Mark Stoops, after 13 years as Kentucky's head football coach and the program's winningest coach, was fired and responded with a heartfelt farewell. The team has appointed Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein as the new head coach, who expressed his excitement about returning to Kentucky. Stoops leaves a lasting legacy despite recent struggles.
Kentucky is firing head coach Mark Stoops, the school's winningest football coach, after a disappointing 5-7 season in 2025 and recent losses, despite his previous success including eight consecutive bowl appearances. The decision involves a $36 million buyout, and Stoops, who finished with a 72-80 record over 13 seasons, expressed his intention to stay despite the firing.
Kentucky has fired coach Mark Stoops after a disappointing season, and several potential replacements are being considered, including Oregon OC Will Stein, Ohio State OC Brian Hartline, UNLV coach Dan Mullen, James Madison coach Mike Chesney, and former LSU coach Brian Kelly, among others. The search is complicated by the recent hiring of Jon Sumrall at Florida, but the job remains attractive due to Kentucky's SEC status and investment in football.
Kentucky football, under pressure coach Mark Stoops, suffered a heavy loss to Tennessee, but showed some offensive progress with quarterback Cutter Boley's strong performance. Despite setbacks, Stoops remains optimistic about team improvements, though fan confidence is waning amid ongoing struggles.
Kentucky football narrowly lost to Texas 16-13 in overtime despite dominating most of the game, with Coach Mark Stoops acknowledging the team's effort and the noise surrounding his future, as fans express frustration over the team's 10-game home losing streak.
Kentucky football, under coach Mark Stoops, showed resilience in a close 30-23 loss to Ole Miss but remains stuck in a cycle of being good but not good enough, raising questions about the program's future and Stoops' ability to lead them to consistent success in the competitive SEC.
The first Kentucky football depth chart for the 2025 season has been released, confirming Zach Calzada as the starting quarterback and highlighting several true freshmen on the two-deep roster, along with changes in special teams roles and a detailed breakdown of offensive and defensive positions.
Kentucky's football season has been unexpectedly bizarre, with the Wildcats struggling despite a talented roster. They lost all SEC home games and faced unusual incidents, like a player repeatedly losing a shoe. In a recent game against Murray State, Kentucky won 48-6, but the match was marked by oddities, including a blooper touchdown and a penalty-laden third quarter. Despite the win, the season remains unpredictable as they prepare to face Texas.
Class of 2024 recruits at Kentucky express relief and excitement as head coach Mark Stoops decides to stay with the Wildcats, citing his coaching abilities and the program's culture as key factors in their commitment. They are eager to sign their National Letters of Intent and help elevate the program to new heights. Kentucky currently has the 21st-best recruiting class in 2024, according to 247 Sports.
Mark Stoops decided to stay as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats instead of accepting an offer from the Texas A&M Aggies, partly because he was unsure if his top assistants would follow him. Stoops wanted certain coaches to join him at Texas A&M, but they couldn't commit at the time, leading to his decision to stay. Kentucky also needed to retain some of their coaches to avoid a complete rebuild. Ultimately, Kentucky is relieved to keep their successful coach and can now focus on recruiting and their upcoming bowl game.
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops was expected to become the new head coach for Texas A&M's football team, but the deal fell through due to an uproar from the Aggie fan base. Stoops initially confirmed the potential move but later released a statement saying he would be staying at Kentucky. Texas A&M Athletic Director Ross Bjork is now under pressure to hire one of the remaining candidates, including Mike Elko, Jedd Fisch, and interim head coach Elijah Robinson.
Mark Stoops, the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, has decided to stay at Kentucky despite rumors of him potentially becoming the next head coach for the Texas A&M Aggies. Stoops has been with Kentucky for 11 seasons and has led the team to two 10-win seasons. Texas A&M is now back to searching for a new head coach, with names like Jedd Fisch, Mike Elko, and Jeff Traylor being considered.