Big Blue Dispatch
Daily Update • September 2, 2026
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Good morning, Big Blue Nation! Wednesday, September 2.
Kickoff is only three days away. Will Stein has some thoughts about how he's trying to keep his emotions in check on Saturday. The weight of the moment is real — this is his first game as a head coach at a program with massive expectations. Stein is working to stay composed and let his preparation do the talking when the lights come on at Kroger Field.
Sports Illustrated has some bold predictions for Stein's first year — and one of them is something that would shake up the entire SEC. The magazine isn't predicting mediocrity; they're seeing potential for something special if the Cats can execute Stein's vision.
We'll wrap with UK basketball. Is there really a chance of UK adding a 15th player now that Mitchell has returned to Mizzou? Mark Pope still has one more roster spot to fill, and the door just opened for some other Cats to step up this year. The Mitchell drama has cleared, and now other players on the roster have a chance to prove they belong in the rotation. Competition will decide who gets the minutes.
Don't forget — UK volleyball takes on UCLA tonight.
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
September is finally here. That means the start of a new NFL season isn’t far away.
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
Still not sure if you want to make it out to Kroger Field this weekend for the start of the Will Stein era? UK is offering you a deal that is too good to pass up.
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
What a pleasant surprise for the very first game week of the Will Stein era — uniforms on a Tuesday! The marketing department has done a bang-up job getting Big Blue Nation prepared for Kentucky’s season opener against Youngstown State, as well as just about every other game at…
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
The 2026 Kentucky football season is days away. We can’t stop talking about the Wildcats.
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
When the Wildcats suit up for their season-opening game against Youngstown State, one player absent from the Kentucky football roster will be on all of their minds. Nic “Happy” Smith passed away in June.
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A Sea of Blue
ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 04: Sam Greene #2 pressures Starting quarterback Gunner Stockton #14 during the Saturday afternoon college football game between the Georgis Bulldogs and the Kentucky Wildcats on October 04, 2025 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. (Photo by David J.
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Nation of Blue
Kentucky head coach Will Stein met with the media on Tuesday to preview this weekends game against Youngstown State. Stein described Youngstown as a very good FCS team and went into detail about what to expect from the Penguins.
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Google News — UK Football
Will Stein loves Kenny Minchey's attitude on the football field Sports Illustrated
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
Will Stein is getting his first opportunity as a football coach at the school where he grew up attending games. He will run out of the tunnel onto the field where his father played college football.
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
From the spring until the middle of the summer, the Kentucky men’s basketball roster was consistent. 14 players went into the start of the practice season, and 14 came out on the other end.
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Google News — UK Football
Will Stein shares how he feels about Kentucky's RB room heading into the season Sports Illustrated
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
Things are different in the fall of 2026 in Lexington. During Will Stein ‘s first game week press conference, I caught myself writing “on Monday.” This year, we’ll hear from the Kentucky head coach each Tuesday as he previews the upcoming matchup.
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky tabbed Notre Dame transfer Kenny Minchey to be its new QB1 and face of the program in January. It sounds like this former four-star recruit is more than ready for this challenge.
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Google News — UK Football
Three bold predictions for year one of the Will Stein era at Kentucky Sports Illustrated
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
A Kentucky EDGE is getting the Greene light to kick off the 2026 season. Will Stein shared on Tuesday that Sam Greene will be “fully available” for Saturday’s game against Youngstown State.
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