Big Blue Dispatch — September 11, 2026

Big Blue Dispatch

Daily Update • September 11, 2026

Good morning, Big Blue Nation! Friday, September 11 — the wait is over, and an enormous football weekend in Lexington is finally upon us.

Tomorrow's showdown with Alabama is dominating the conversation, and head coach Will Stein didn't hold back on Kentucky Sports Radio. Stein urged BBN to show up early, pack Kroger Field, bring maximum noise, and even joked that fans should "sneak a flask in" to ensure the stadium is rocking from kickoff.

Turning to the hardwood, Big Blue Madness is right around the corner as Mark Pope's squad continues building momentum on the recruiting trail. A Sea of Blue highlights 5-star prospect CJ Rosser adding Kentucky to his official visit itinerary, marking another major target eyeing Lexington.

In yet another testament to women's volleyball's massive rise in national popularity, No. 3 Kentucky Volleyball's upcoming match against Texas A&M has officially been flexed to network broadcast on ABC. Coming off the heels of their historic Wrigley Field match on FOX, the Cats are officially main-event television.

Finally, if you're looking for the best way to secure prime lower-deck seats at Rupp Arena or great spots at Kroger Field, don't overlook your UK Alumni Association membership.

While most football home games are already sold out, Active and Life Members get exclusive access to lower-level ticket allocations (Sections 36–40 at Rupp and Sections 223/225 at Kroger Field). Early-season basketball tickets are currently available, with the full 2026–27 regular season ticket window opening on Thursday, October 1 at 10:00 AM.

How to order tickets through the UK Alumni Association:

If you are already an Active/Life Member and registered on My Wildcat Community:
1. Head to ukalumni.net/tickets.
2. Log in to your account to access the online order form.

If you need to activate or register your membership:
1. Join at ukalumni.net/membership or call 1-800-269-ALUM (2586). (Note: Online system processing takes 7–10 business days to recognize active status for ticket access, so register well ahead of release dates!)
2. Set up your My Wildcat Community login at ukalumni.net by clicking "Log in" and selecting "Not a member?" at the bottom.
3. Once active, visit ukalumni.net/tickets to complete your order.

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Go Cats! 🐾

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