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Kentucky fires SEC’s longest-tenured coach in Mark Stoops in his 13th season
- On Monday, UK Athletics announced it would part ways with Mark Stoops, with Mitch Barnhart saying they will go in a new direction and have begun a national search.
- Following a 5-7 2025 campaign, Kentucky Wildcats 2025 went 5-7 and missed bowl eligibility after a season-ending loss to Louisville, in-state rival.
- Over 13 seasons, Mark Stoops became Kentucky's all-time winningest coach with an 82-80 record and finished as the SEC's longest-tenured coach.
- The separation triggers a payout of more than $37 million, payable within 60 days, following Mark Stoops' November 2022 extension through June 2031 that paid $9 million for the 2025 season.
- Stoops ranked among the longest-tenured FBS coaches, tied with Dave Doeren and trailing Kirk Ferentz; University of Kentucky leadership praised his transformation and pledged recruiting, NIL, and facility investments.
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Kentucky fires SEC's longest-tenured coach in Mark Stoops in his 13th season
Kentucky has fired the Southeastern Conference’s longest-tenured coach, ending Mark Stoops’ tenure in his 13th season with the Wildcats after back-to-back losing records.
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