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Kentucky's new head coach Will Stein used SEC Media Day to deliver a blunt, high-energy case for immediate success in Lexington, channeling Curt Cignetti's brash moment and stressing hunger, resilience through tough times, and aggressive recruiting to elevate the program.
At SEC media days, Kentucky coach Will Stein argued the program can win big thanks to his Oregon-era offensive system and recruiting success, declaring 'because of me' while acknowledging there will be bumps and promising a steady, neutral approach to building the program.
Kentucky has released kickoff times for the first three games of the 2026 season under new head coach Will Stein: Youngstown State at 1:00 p.m. on SEC Network+, Alabama at 3:30 p.m. on ABC, and Texas A&M at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN/ESPN2, with the SEC-ESPN deal allowing better scheduling visibility for fans.
Kentucky’s spring game under new coach Will Stein wasn’t televised, as Stein said signals were hidden and the team stayed vanilla to avoid tipping off opponents. The move, framed as a broader trend in college football toward secrecy in spring practice amid transfer portal activity and NIL, suggests Kentucky plans to surprise foes in the fall after a vanilla Week 1 vs. Youngstown State and a showdown with Alabama in Week 2.
Kentucky hired Will Stein as its next head football coach, and the Oregon OC—who grew up a Wildcats fan—became teary-eyed as he led Kentucky onto the field for the spring game and heard the fight song, a moment described as a true homecoming as he focuses on building the roster.
Josh Pate praises Kentucky's bold hiring of young coordinator Will Stein, highlighting his coaching acumen, player development skills, and the risk-taking approach of Kentucky's administration, while acknowledging the challenges in SEC recruiting.
Will Stein's introductory press conference is scheduled to be streamed live at 4, where he will likely discuss his new role and plans, attracting interest from sports fans and media.
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 football's new head coach Will Stein faces a busy start, including building a staff, managing roster retention and transfer portal entries, and recruiting, all while continuing Oregon's playoff run, with key dates approaching in December and January.
Kentucky has dismissed Mark Stoops and is set to hire Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein as their new head coach, marking a bold move by bucking the trend of hiring experienced coaches. Stein's offensive expertise and local ties make him a promising choice, though he faces challenges such as securing adequate funding and competing with basketball for resources in the SEC.