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Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 19h

My column: If you think Mark Stoops’ $37.7 million buyout is steep, you should see the (massive) buyouts of some other college football coaches www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

Think Mark Stoops’ $37.7 million buyout is steep? Other coaches are owed far more

The Kentucky football head man is behind at least 12 other FBS coaches in terms of the money it would take to buy out his contract in 2025.

www.kentucky.com

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Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 19h

My column: If you think Mark Stoops’ $37.7 million buyout is steep, you should see the (massive) buyouts of some other college football coaches www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

Think Mark Stoops’ $37.7 million buyout is steep? Other coaches are owed far more

The Kentucky football head man is behind at least 12 other FBS coaches in terms of the money it would take to buy out his contract in 2025.

www.kentucky.com

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Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 2d

My column: Jaland Lowe is not intimidated by Kentucky’s “ghosts of great point guards past” www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

Jaland Lowe is not daunted by the ghosts of UK’s ‘elite point guards past’

“Point guard at Kentucky” has become a revered position in college sports. Lowe is not afraid to stand in the footprints of past UK greats.

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Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 4d

My column: UK football is a vortex of negativity. But, today, Cutter Boley provided a sliver of hope www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

In UK’s sea of negativity, Cutter Boley provides a sliver of hope

In a 35-14 loss at Georgia, Kentucky football turns in another dispiriting performance. But UK’s redshirt freshman quarterback shows promise.

www.kentucky.com

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Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 4d

1. Another embarrassing SEC losing streak for UK 2. Where are UK’s touchdowns? 3. Georgia cooks UK defense on 3rd down 4. UK’s negative numbers mount 5. Cutter Boley plays well www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

Five things you need to know from Kentucky’s 35-14 loss at No. 12 Georgia

The key talking points from Mark Stoops and the Wildcats’ loss to Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs.

www.kentucky.com

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Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 4d

1. Another embarrassing SEC losing streak for UK 2. Where are UK’s touchdowns? 3. Georgia cooks UK defense on 3rd down 4. UK’s negative numbers mount 5. Cutter Boley plays well www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

Five things you need to know from Kentucky’s 35-14 loss at No. 12 Georgia

The key talking points from Mark Stoops and the Wildcats’ loss to Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs.

www.kentucky.com

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Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 4d

My column: UK football is a vortex of negativity. But, today, Cutter Boley provided a sliver of hope www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

In UK’s sea of negativity, Cutter Boley provides a sliver of hope

In a 35-14 loss at Georgia, Kentucky football turns in another dispiriting performance. But UK’s redshirt freshman quarterback shows promise.

www.kentucky.com

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Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 4d

Final: No. 12 Georgia 35, Kentucky 14

Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 4d

Cutter Boley throws 5 yards to Kendrick Law for a touchdown.

Short-field score set up by Grant Grayton interception.

Jacob Kauwe's PAT is good.

No. 12 Georgia 35, Kentucky 14 w/ 1:51 left in the game.

Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 4d

No. 12 Georgia 35, Kentucky 7, end third quarter

Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 4d

On a 3rd-and-16 play, Gunner Stockton throws 16 yards to Cash Jones for a Georgia touchdown.

Peyton Woodring PAT is good.

No. 12 Georgia 35, Kentucky 7 w/ 4:23 left third quarter.

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Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 4d

Dillon Bell runs 3 yards on an end around for a touchdown.

Peyton Woodring PAT is good.

No. 12 Georgia 28, Kentucky 7 w/ 10:54 left 3rd quarter.

Bulldogs cash in on fumble that gave them ball in UK territory

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Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 4d

Mark Stoops tells UK Sports Network "Defensively, it's kind of aggravating, we're not getting off the field on 3rd down."

Stoops says Cutter Boley "is being very efficient" in the pass game.

On mostly short throws, Boley is 12 of 16 for 125 yards and a touchdown.

Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 4d

Jacob Kauwe missed a 26-yard field goal on the final play of the first half wide left.

No. 12 Georgia 21, Kentucky 7, halftime

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Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 5d

Dillon Bell runs 3 yards around right end on an end around for a Georgia touchdown.

Peyton Woodring PAT is good.

Georgia 21, Kentucky 7 w/ 2:45 left first half

Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 5d

UK Sports Network's Dick Gabriel reports that Kentucky safety Joran Lovett has been taken to the locker room by UK trainers for unspecified reasons

Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 5d

Cutter Boley throws 29 yards to Josh Kattus for a Kentucky touchdown.

Jacob Kauwe's PAT is good.

No. 12 Georgia 14, Kentucky 7 w/ 14:21 left 1st half

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Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 5d

Georgia 14, Kentucky 0, end first quarter

Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 5d

Gunner Stockton runs 6 yards for a touchdown.

Peyton Woodring's PAT is good.

Georgia 14, Kentucky 0 w/ 55 seconds left first quarter.

Dawgs go 96 yards in 13 plays.

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Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 5d

Gunner Stockton scrambles 7 yards for a touchdown.

Peyton Woodring's PAT is good.

Georgia 7, Kentucky 09 w/ 8:51 left 1st quarter.

Dawgs take opening drive 75 yards in 12 plays.

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Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 5d

Beautiful day for football at one of the SEC’s most venerable stadiums. What are you hoping to see from Kentucky today vs No 12 Georgia?

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Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 6d

My column: Has Mark Pope found the 'sweet spot' in Kentucky's roster construction? www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

Has Mark Pope found the ‘sweet spot’ in Kentucky’s roster construction?

Has the UK men’s basketball coach found the right balance in 2025-26 between veteran experience and youthful talent?

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Mark Story @markcstory.bsky.social · 6d

I asked Kentucky football fans for their hopes and fears about UK’s game Saturday at No. 12 Georgia.

The replies were heavy on fears and gallows humor www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...