Kentucky football defeats Youngstown State in the season-opener.

Kentucky opens its 2026 season Saturday when the Wildcats welcome No. 7 Youngstown State to Kroger Field in Lexington, with kickoff set for 1:00 PM ET on SEC Network+. This will be just the second meeting between the programs,

Kentucky football is embracing its Indiana blueprint, and Will Stein thinks Alabama is vulnerable enough to make believers of everyone.

The Kentucky Wildcats are hosting the Youngstown State Penguins in a Week 1 college football game at Kroger Field in Lexington. Our live updates:

Kentucky kicks off its 2026 football season on Saturday, facing Youngstown State at Kroger Field (1 p.m. ET, SEC Network Plus). It will be the first game as a head coach for new UK mentor Will Stein, who met the media on Tuesday for his first game-week press conference. Stein likes how his team has come out of fall camp.

Kentucky returners lead the path for the Wildcats earning Will Stein his first career win as a head coach as they defeated Youngstown State 45-13. Over the offseason Stein brought in new offensive and defensive coordinators in Joe Sloan and Jay Bateman,

Kentucky football's 2026 season begins today against Youngstown State at Kroger Field. How to watch UK, streaming info, odds, predictions and more:

Quarterback Kenny Minchey connected on 18 of 27 through the air for 301 yards and four touchdowns as Kentucky opened its season with a 45-13 win over Youngstown State at Kroger Field. The win was the first as a head coach for new UK mentor Will Stein.