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New Kentucky Wildcat head coach Will Stein makes remarks as he is introduced at Kentucky on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Stein has already made three additions to the staff since becoming head coach.

New Kentucky Wildcat head coach Will Stein makes remarks as he is introduced at Kentucky on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

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Stein has already made three additions to the staff since becoming head coach.

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New Kentucky Wildcat head coach Will Stein makes remarks as he is introduced at Kentucky on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

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Stein is looking to "light up the scoreboard" at Kentucky.

Dec 3, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats athletic director Mitch Barnhart talks with head football coach Will Stein during his introductory press conference at Nutter Field House. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Barnhart wants to put the notion to rest that Kentucky doesn't have enough resources.

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Incoming Kentucky Wildcats head football coach Will Stein is introduced during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Stein is looking to win immediately as Kentucky's new head coach

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Incoming Kentucky Wildcats head football coach Will Stein is introduced during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Will Stein is going to be a great coach for the Kentucky Wildcats.

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Stein is bringing a familiar face of his to Lexington.

Oregon offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Will Stein works with the team as the Oregon Ducks practice ahead of the Rose Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at the Moshofsky Center in Eugene, Ore.

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Stein is officially the new coach of Kentucky football.

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 has seemed to have found their guy, per multiple reports.

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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Will Stein could be a homerun hire for the Kentucky Wildcats.

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.

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Stoops made it easier on Mitch Barnhart during the decision process.

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.

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Kentucky needs to make a run at these three coaches.

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops looks on as Auburn Tigers take on Kentucky Wildcats at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Kentucky Wildcats defeated Auburn Tigers 10-3.

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The Wildcats end the season 5-7, raising more uncertainty around Mark Stoops' future.

Oct 26, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops runs onto the field before the game against the Auburn Tigers at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Mark Stoops' Wildcats were absolutely demolished by Vandy in Nashville.

Oct 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Can Mark Stoops pull off the upset over rival Tennessee on Saturday?

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops gestured while arguing for a pass interference call that never came as the Kentucky Wildcats faced off against the Ole Miss Rebels at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Ole Miss defeated Kentucky, 30-23.

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Will Mark Stoops keep it close against the Georgia Bulldogs?

Oct 8, 2022; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer and Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops shake hands after a game at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Can Kentucky take down South Carolina in Columbia?

Sep 6, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops, right, greets Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin before the game at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Will Kentucky football find a way to turn this season around?

Sep 6, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops makes his way off the field after the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Explosive plays were key in Ole Miss' win over Kentucky.

Sep 28, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops reacts after defeating the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Mark Stoops is looking for a massive win over the Ole Miss Rebels.

Sep 28, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops reacts after defeating the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Take a look at some intriguing numbers and trends with Kentucky and Ole Miss.

Sep 28, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin (left) and Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops (right) embrace after the game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Kentucky has to find a way to upset the Ole Miss Rebels.

Oct 12, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops runs onto the field before a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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What does Mark Stoops's Kentucky team have to do in order to beat Ole Miss?

Aug 30, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin looks on during the fourth quarter against the Georgia State Panthers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Ole Miss will be bringing their typical up-tempo style on Saturday.

Jul 14, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin speaks to the media during SEC Media Day at Omni Atlanta Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

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Kiffin and Ole Miss have been preparing all off season for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Nov 16, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops walks onto the field before the game against the Murray State Racers at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Can the Kentucky Wildcats take down the Ole Miss Rebels in Lexington?