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A top collegiate offensive coordinator is reportedly getting his first head coaching job.

Top offensive coordinator reportedly hired for major college head coaching job

Joe Cox

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Dec 1, 2025

New Oregon offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Will Stein leads a drill on the first practice of spring for Oregon football as the Ducks prepare for the 2023 season.

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Kentucky is set to hire Oregon's Will Stein as their new head coach

Wyatt Huff

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Dec 1, 2025

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, a former Oregon quarterback, left, and Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel, right, take a picture with Oregon offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Will Stein during the Oregon football’s Pro Day Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Moshofsky Center in Eugene, Ore.

Impact Of Oregon Ducks Losing Offensive Coordinator Will Stein To Kentucky

Ally Osborne

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Dec 1, 2025

Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein will take over as Kentucky’s new head coach.

Kentucky to Hire Oregon OC Will Stein After Mark Stoops Firing

Madison Williams

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Dec 1, 2025

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Kentucky fired head coach Mark Stoops late in the cycle as six SEC jobs came open this season.

Forde-Yard Dash: SEC’s Messy Coaching Makeover Hits Overdrive

Pat Forde

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Dec 1, 2025

New Oregon offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Will Stein leads a drill on the first practice of spring for Oregon football as the Ducks prepare for the 2023 season.

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Oregon expert chimes in on Will Stein and his upside as a head coach

Andrew Stefaniak

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Dec 1, 2025

SEC schools owe over $100 million in buyouts to fired college football coaches this season.

SEC programs must pay $100M+ in college football head coach buyouts

Matt De Lima

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Dec 1, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops

Rising college football coach named 'premium' target to replace Mark Stoops at Kentucky

Alex Weber

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Dec 1, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops on the sidelines as the Louisville Cardinals football team dominated Kentucky 41-0 Saturday, November 29, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.

Mark Stoops was very flexible during negotiations on his Kentucky buyout

Wyatt Huff

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Dec 1, 2025

Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein knows the area well as a former Louisville quarterback and assistant coach.

Eight Coaching Candidates for Kentucky Football Coaching Search After Mark Stoops Firing

Bryan Fischer

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Nov 30, 2025

Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein, left, former Oregon defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti and former Oregon coach Rich Brooks talk before the game as the Fighting Ducks face off against Mighty Oregon in the Oregon Ducks spring game on April 26, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.

Three coaches who would be a perfect fit to replace Mark Stoops at Kentucky

Andrew Stefaniak

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Nov 30, 2025

Coach Hugh Freeze and Mark Stoops coached against each other on November 1st in the Kentucky/Auburn game. Both are now out from their respective schools.

$37.7 million college football coach fired from major college football program on Sunday

Joe Cox

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Nov 30, 2025

Stoops tallied an 82–80 record at Kentucky over 13 seasons.

Report: Kentucky to Fire Mark Stoops After 13 Seasons

Tom Dierberger

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Nov 30, 2025

Nebraska players celebrate a point against Ohio State. The Huskers were named the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

Nebraska Earns the No. 1 Overall Seed in NCAA Tournament

Lincoln Arneal

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Nov 30, 2025

Oregon assistant coach Will Stein could be at the top of Kentucky's wish list if the Wildcats fire Mark Stoops.

New Kentucky football coach: Top 5 best candidates if Mark Stoops is fired

Joe Cox

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Nov 30, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Miller Moss (7) attempts to pass against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first quarter at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Miller Moss Posts Gritty Bounce-Back Performance in Governor's Cup

Matthew McGavic

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Nov 30, 2025

Miller Moss and Louisville saw a massive FPI jump after a Week 14 beatdown of Kentucky.

College football rankings: biggest risers, fallers in updated ESPN FPI after Week 14

Joe Cox

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Nov 30, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals celebrate with the Governor’s Cup after defeating the Kentucky Wildcats at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Louisville defeated Kentucky 41-0. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Highlights and Notes: Louisville 41, Kentucky 0

Matthew McGavic

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Nov 30, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops

Calls mount for major college football program to fire head coach after Saturday's loss

Zachary McKinnell

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Nov 30, 2025

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