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Kentucky Starts Coach Will Stein Era Hosting Youngstown State in Wildcats' Opener

Kentucky opens its 2026 season against Youngstown State on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, marking head coach Will Stein's debut at Kroger Field in Lexington.
The Wildcats hold a 22-0 record against FCS schools, entering the matchup as heavy favorites against an FCS opponent that went 8-5 last season.
Youngstown State quarterback Beau Brungard threw for 232 yards in last week's 43-10 victory over Mercyhurst, while Kentucky running back Jovantae Barnes will miss Saturday's game due to injury.
Senior transfer Kenny Minchey makes his first college start leading Stein's new offense, with DraftKings oddsmakers favoring the Wildcats by 22.5 points.
The Penguins, who boast four FCS national titles and reached the playoffs last season, host Duquesne on Sept. 12 after Saturday's test in Lexington.

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Kentucky starts coach Will Stein era hosting Youngstown State in Wildcats' opener

Kentucky's long wait to see what new coach Will Stein can do ends Saturday when they host Youngstown State on Saturday in the Wildcats' season opener.

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It's Kentucky vs. Youngstown State in Week 1 of the 2026 college football season. Who will win? See our prediction for the game.

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Kentucky unveils new coach, QB, roster in opener vs. Youngstown State

A new era begins in Lexington on Saturday, when coach Will Stein leads Kentucky for the first time as the Wildcats host Youngstown State.Stein, who guided Oregon's potent attack as the Ducks' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach the past three ...

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