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Inside Will Stein’s emotional, unfiltered debut victory
Stein’s emotional debut victory was unfiltered and intense.
A Sea Of Blue1d ago
Kentucky · SEC
Will Stein
Head Coach
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SAFEHEATING UP- Overall Record
- 1-0
- Conference Record
- 0-0
- Buyout
- N/A
- 2027 Recruiting Rank
- N/A
- Hired
- Dec 2, 2025
Will Stein's Confidence Faces Early Pressure
Will Stein’s hot seat score has increased significantly as he enters his first season with Kentucky amid high expectations and bold statements at SEC Media Days. Despite the current record of 0-0, pressure mounts as his prior team finished 5-7, and he openly declares Kentucky will win big 'because of me,' setting a challenging tone for his inaugural season.
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Coaching News Wire
reportKentucky Football’s Week 1 Game Ball Went to Coach Will Stein
Nation of Blue1d ago
reportWill Stein reveals how he will celebrate his first win as Kentucky Football head coach
A Sea Of Blue2d ago
analysisThree takeaways from the first game of the Will Stein era at Kentucky
Sports Illustrated2d ago
reportMinchey shines in debut as Kentucky starts Stein era with win over Youngstown State 45-13
ESPN2d ago
- report18h ago
Kentucky coach Will Stein's rank among 2026 coaching debuts
Ranking of coaching debuts for 2026, no current relevance.
UK Wildcats Wire
- report1d ago
J Batt, Eli Capilouto gave Will Stein game ball, bourbon barrel lid to commemorate first career win
Stein gets commemorative gifts after his first win.
On3
- report2d ago
Kentucky football cruises to win in Will Stein's debut: 3 takeaways
Kentucky wins in Stein's debut; three takeaways highlighted.
The Courier-Journal
- analysis2d ago
Will Stein discusses highlights in Kentucky coaching debut
Stein highlights key moments from his coaching debut.
The Courier-Journal
- report2d ago
Minchey shines in debut as Kentucky starts Stein era with 45-13 win over Youngstown State
Kentucky wins big in their first game under Stein.
FOX 56 News
- report2d ago
Will Stein's offense off to historic start in Kentucky football debut
Will Stein's offense starts historic in Kentucky debut.
The Courier-Journal
- report2d ago
Kentucky beats Youngstown State in Stein’s debut
Kentucky wins in Stein’s first game as head coach.
WKYT
- report2d ago
Kentucky cruises to a win over Youngstown State to open the Will Stein era
Kentucky wins vs. Youngstown State under Will Stein.
Sports Illustrated
- report2d ago
The first drive of the Will Stein and Kenny Minchey era was magical
Stein and Minchey's first drive was impressive.
A Sea Of Blue
- report2d ago
How to watch Will Stein and the Kentucky Wildcats take on Youngstown State
How to watch Kentucky vs. Youngstown State.
Sports Illustrated
reportPredicting Will Stein's Kentucky head coaching debut amid near sellout
Wildcat Blue Nation3d ago- report3d ago
Will Stein Show Report: Kenny Minchey's accuracy, Nic Anderson's speed, and why high school recruiting is so important
Will Stein talks Kenny Minchey's accuracy and recruiting.
On3
confirmedWill Stein makes head coaching debut as Kentucky faces Youngstown State
The Lexington Times4d ago- report4d ago
Kentucky football's Will Stein 'coaching to win' in long-awaited debut
Stein aims to win in his long-awaited debut.
The Courier-Journal