Big Blue Dispatch
Daily Update • August 31, 2026
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Good morning, Big Blue Nation! Monday, August 31 — welcome to the workweek. Hope you had a great weekend.
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WDRB's Eric Crawford has a good article on Coach Stein's transformation from assistant to head coach. Stein has remade Kentucky's program from the ground up — new staff, new scheme, new culture. Now comes the hard part: proving he can win games and build something sustainable. Crawford dives into the changes Stein has made and what they mean for the Wildcats heading into his first game.
Alex Afari isn't giving up on suiting up for UK this year. The linebacker is taking his 5th-year eligibility fight to Louisville court on Monday. Afari believes he has a case, and he's willing to fight for his chance to play for the Wildcats. The legal battle continues, and a favorable ruling could give Kentucky a major boost on defense.
The Kentucky Kernel has a good article on UK volleyball's win over South Florida and Craig Skinner's 500th career coaching victory. It's a milestone moment for a coach who has built one of the most consistently dominant programs in college volleyball.
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
The NFL roster cutdown deadline is always the best or worst day for a player hoping to see his professional dreams become a reality. On one hand, you see years of hard work finally pay off in the form of making a 53-man roster to officially play on Sundays.
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Kentucky Kernel — Sports
No. 3 Kentucky volleyball finished off its opening weekend at home with a sweep over the South Florida Bulls (25-18, 25-16, 25-19).
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A Sea of Blue
UK junior quarterback Will Levis at the UK media day. Aug.
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
Injunctions. Stays.
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky’s volleyball empire wasn’t intentional. “They’re at the bottom.
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
With a new era of Kentucky football comes a new game-week schedule, as Will Stein is shaking things up from how they were done under Mark Stoops in Lexington. Mondays typically marked the start of game prep ahead of Saturdays, including Stoops’ weekly press conference to preview…
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Nation of Blue
The Tennessee Titans are waiving former Kentucky quarterback Will Levis. Tennessee had been open to trading Levis in previous weeks but no trades materialized.
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
Former Kentucky offensive tackle Shiyazh Pete was one of the stars of the preseason, becoming the first member of the Navajo Nation to sign with an NFL team and suit up in a game. That led to a powerful moment when an entire section of Native American fans cheered on the Dallas…
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ESPN — Kentucky Basketball
ESPN thinks Kentucky could be college football's next Indiana On3
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WDRB — UK Sports
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Jefferson County judge will return Monday morning to a rapidly expanding legal fight over fifth-year college eligibility, with Kentucky linebacker Alex Afari Jr.'s attempt to return to college football and a request to add two…
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Google News — Kentucky Wildcats
Former Kentucky Wildcats standout named Arizona State starting QB Yahoo Sports
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Seneca Driver is a superstar. The Boyle County tight end entered his senior campaign ranked No.
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
On Saturday, Eastern Kentucky will open its 2026 season against Western Carolina. There’s an alternate universe where Hasaan Sykes would have been in Cullowhee, North Carolina, suiting up for the Catamounts.
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Google News — UK Football
Get to know the Kentucky football roster: No. 6 Ahmad Breaux Yahoo Sports
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
Fall camp is over for Will Stein and the Kentucky Wildcats. Game week is here.
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