Big Blue Dispatch
Daily Update • September 16, 2026
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Good morning, Big Blue Nation! Wednesday, September 16 — hope your week is rolling along smoothly.
As UK football continues preparations for Saturday, head coach Will Stein spoke with the media to preview the upcoming SEC showdown. Stein detailed the challenge of facing an elite team in an elite atmosphere at Texas A&M, acknowledging the tough test waiting in College Station. For what it's worth, market odds reflect that uphill battle — Polymarket currently gives the Aggies an 88% chance to win.
Let's turn to a couple of programs that don't always get as much ink. First up, Kentucky Hockey off to a hot start on the ice! Hogan & McConahy led UK Hockey to a weekend home sweep over Illinois State to open the slate in style. Want to learn more about the team, schedule, and club history? Check out ukhockey.com/about.
Next up, women's golf competed against a stacked national field this week. UK Women's Golf secured an 8th-place finish at the Folds of Honor Collegiate, putting together solid rounds against top-tier competition.
Finally, with Big Blue Madness just a few weeks away, how about a little early Bracketology to get the college hoops juices flowing? ESPN's latest Bracketology breakdown shows Kentucky scheduled to play 19 projected NCAA Tournament teams this season, highlighting just how loaded Mark Pope's non-conference and SEC slate really is.
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
Mark Pope has identified his top priority at the center position and he goes by the name of Lewis Uvwo — the best shot-blocker in high school basketball. Ranked No.
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
If anyone thinks life is going to get any easier for Kentucky coming off a brutal home meltdown against Alabama, just wait for Saturday. It’s a comparable opponent, loaded with pro talent and coming off a College Football Playoff appearance, but the Wildcats will also be playing…
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
A TON of eyes were on Kentucky football over the weekend—and they got to see quite a show, with the Wildcats looking as good as anyone in the country. Well, for a half, at least.
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
Big Blue Nation was at its best when fans packed Kroger Field on Saturday for the game against Alabama. Kentucky capitalized on the moment by hosting some of the most talented underclassmen in the country.
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Kentucky Kernel — Sports
Kentucky hockey was back in action this weekend for its second consecutive home weekend, this time against the Illinois State Redbirds. The Wildcats returned to the Lexington Ice Center looking to stay undefeated whilst Illinois State looked to start out its season with a bang.
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
Upsets were the story of Week 2 of the 2026 college football season, and the TV ratings reflected it. The networks had strong showings on Saturday, with ABC and FOX emerging as the two biggest winners.
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
After taking a second half punch to the jaw, the Kentucky football team is dusting itself off to prepare for another challenging SEC foe. For the second straight week, the Wildcats are taking on a team that played in last year’s College Football Playoff.
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
Caden Veltkamp had about as flawless a day under center as anyone could ask for. Veltkamp, a native of Bowling Green, KY, and graduate of South Warren High School, put on a show this past Saturday as he led Florida Atlantic to a 38-30 win over a Navy team that was receiving…
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Google News — UK Football
3 Matchups That Will Decide Texas A&M’s Week 3 Game Against Kentucky Sports Illustrated
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
The start of the college basketball season isn’t far away. Big Blue Madness is just a couple of weeks out .
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Google News — UK Football
Do you believe Kentucky Football will make a bowl game this season? A Sea Of Blue KSR Football Podcast: What Went Wrong for Kentucky against Alabama on3.com Kentucky Injury Report: More on Nichols' Absence, Baxter's Finger on3.com
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A Sea of Blue
Sep 13, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Terhyon Nichols (20) celebrates after linebacker Daveren Rayner intercepts a pass during the first quarter against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images…
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky’s offense had a long day against Alabama in Week 2. The Cats were 3-of-16 on third/fourth down, produced only 3.3 yards per play, had three turnovers, and scored one touchdown across 12 possessions.
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Google News — UK Football
Former Kentucky Wildcats in the NFL: How they did in week one Yahoo Sports
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Kentucky Kernel — Sports
Kentucky women’s golf returned to the Folds of Honor Collegiate on September 7-9, but the Wildcats posted a very different result than last year. Kentucky finished eighth at 22-over-par, 886, after three rounds at American Dunes Golf Club in Grand Haven, Michigan.
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