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Mark Story: If something doesn’t change, Kentucky is headed for a hard decision on Mark Stoops
Kentucky Wildcats face a critical evaluation of Mark Stoops after a 2-5 start and 10 straight SEC losses, with a $38 million buyout complicating coaching changes.
- On Saturday, the University of Kentucky faces a tough decision about Mark Stoops, Kentucky head coach, as the $38 million buyout makes firing him financially prohibitive.
- Kentucky took its 10th straight SEC loss and its 10th straight SEC home loss Saturday at Kroger Field as Josh Heupel's Volunteers beat the Wildcats 56-34 before an announced crowd of 60,153.
- Despite standout performances, Kentucky narrowly lost two one-score home games this year against Mississippi and Texas, increasing urgency for late-season wins.
- Despite eight straight bowl trips and two 10-win seasons, Kentucky's program is at a low point, with a 79-78 overall on-the-field record, complicating the decision on Mark Stoops.
- Remaining games include at Auburn, vs. Florida and Tennessee Tech at Kroger Field, while historical comeback examples like 2006 Rich Brooks and Stoops-era rebound show late turnarounds are possible.
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Mark Story: If something doesn’t change, Kentucky is headed for a hard decision on Mark Stoops
LEXINGTON, Ky. — When the 2025 Kentucky football season began, my view of the UK coaching situation was that there was no situation. Even with UK coming off a 4-8 slog in 2024, the $38 million contract buyout the University…
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