Big Blue Dispatch — November 5, 2026

Big Blue Dispatch

Daily Update • November 5, 2026

Good morning, Big Blue Nation! Thursday, November 5.

Let's start with some massive recruiting news for the hardwood: The Kentucky Kernel reports that Mark Pope has landed the highest-rated recruit of his Kentucky tenure in 7-foot-5 standout Cherif Millogo. The monumental addition represents a massive win for the coaching staff on the recruiting trail and injects historic size and upside into the future frontcourt.

More great news hits the wire from the volleyball program: The Kentucky Kernel breaks the exciting announcement that standouts Molly Tuozzo and Brooklyn DeLeye are officially returning for the 2026-27 season. Securing the return of foundational core pieces provides a massive boost for Craig Skinner's squad moving forward.

Finally, while football season is hitting its home stretch and basketball is just getting underway, baseball season will be here before you know it: On3 reports that Kentucky Baseball’s 2027 schedule has officially dropped, giving fans a full look at the slate as we map out the months ahead.

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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats

SEC Availability Report: Kentucky is in good shape after bye week

SEC football fans now have more clarity on the status of their respective rosters ahead of Saturdays in the fall. The league instituted a new policy in 2024 that requires schools to submit official availability reports .

Vaught's Views

Mark Pope Lands ‘Big’ Target in Cherif Millogo

With the national high school signing period opening next week, Kentucky coach Mark Pope was asked about his expectations for high school recruiting. “I wish we could talk about everything we are doing with recruiting, but we can’t.

On3 — Kentucky Wildcats

Kentucky isn't Paying Attention to CFP Rankings, Only Rocky Top

College Football Playoff talk is consuming the sport. It’s hard for college football fans to ignore the first Top 25 CFP Rankings .

A Sea of Blue

Tennessee is the final boss for ending the Old Kentucky Football trope

In just one year, Will Stein has helped Kentucky Football reach heights never seen in Lexington before. The biggest indicator of this came during Tuesday’s debut of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee Rankings, which had Kentucky earning its highest ranking ever at…

On3 — Kentucky Wildcats

Sources Say talks Cherif Millogo & Manhattan, makes Kentucky season picks!

Kentucky is officially 1-0 after rolling to a 28-point win over Manhattan in the opener. That was followed immediately by Cherif Millogo’s commitment to the Wildcats, making him the biggest player in program history when he puts on the uniform.

Google News — UK Basketball

Kentucky Basketball’s 3-point shooting shines in season-opening win over Manhattan - A Sea Of Blue

Kentucky Basketball’s 3-point shooting shines in season-opening win over Manhattan A Sea Of Blue No. 23 Kentucky routs Manhattan 85-57 in season-opener 247Sports No.

On3 — Kentucky Wildcats

11 Personnel: How Kentucky Attacks Tennessee in a CFP Eliminator

The stakes have never been higher in this border battle. How will Kentucky attack Tennessee in a coin-flip game with College Football Playoff implications?

Google News — UK Football

Kentucky makes move for Texas safety Jermire Roberts - UK Wildcats Wire

Kentucky makes move for Texas safety Jermire Roberts UK Wildcats Wire

Kentucky Kernel — Sports

Mark Pope lands highest-rated recruit of Kentucky tenure in 7-foot-5 Cherif Millogo

Big Blue Nation woke up this morning to exciting news about the future of Kentucky basketball, with the Wildcats landing one of the nations fastest-rising center prospects, Cherif Millogo. The center is ranked No.

On3 — Kentucky Wildcats

Mason Williams can knock down 3s with either shooting hand

Did you know Mason Williams is an ambidextrous three-point shooter? The budding freshman guard for Kentucky men’s basketball was showing off his skills during pregame warmups ahead of the Wildcats’ season-opener on Tuesday night.

Nation of Blue

Alex Wilkins Breaks Steals Record and Other Postgame Notes From Win Over Manhattan

Alex Wilkins broke Rajon Rondos longtime record for most steals in a Kentucky mens basketball debut last night with 7 takeaways against Manhattan. Rondos previous record was 5.

Kentucky Kernel — Sports

BREAKING: Molly Tuozzo, Brooklyn DeLeye announce return for 2027 season

Kentucky volleyball stars Brooklyn DeLeye and Molly Tuozzo have announced that they will return to the Cats for a fifth year. This announcement comes on Nov.

On3 — Kentucky Wildcats

Kentucky Baseball's 2027 schedule is here. Plan accordingly.

Big Blue Nation is in the middle of the College Football Playoff hunt as college basketball tips off in Lexington. At Kentucky Proud Park, Kentucky Baseball quietly counts down to the 2027 season, and today we learned the Wildcats’ schedule.

On3 — Kentucky Wildcats

SEC classes in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings

The 2027 recruiting cycle still has a few weeks to go until National Signing Day, but a majority of the top classes in the nation are set. While coaching changes, changes of heart and other factors may lead to some flips down the stretch, for the most part, top recruits look…

On3 — Kentucky Wildcats

College Football Announcer Schedule: Broadcasters for top Week 10 games

Now that the calendar flipped to November, the final stretch of the 2026 season is underway. A highly anticipated weekend of college football games awaits in Week 10, and the announcer schedule is in place.

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