Ty Bryant Wins New York Athletic Club Scholar-Athlete Award
The Kentucky senior safety earned the honor based on academic achievement, athletic performance and community leadership.
Kentucky Football News
Football in Kentucky runs from the college programs in Lexington and Louisville through the state's high school ranks and the NFL players who came up through them, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in game results, recruiting, coaching changes, draft prospects and the business around the sport.
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November 9, 2026
Kentucky Names 2026 Football District Award WinnersThe Kentucky Football Coaches Association honored district coaches, players and linemen across all six classifications.
November 8, 2026
Kentucky Falls to No. 13 After Tennessee LossThe Wildcats dropped six spots in the US LBM Football Coaches Poll after a 34-6 defeat at Tennessee.
November 7, 2026
Seven Kentucky Teams Forfeit Football Playoff GamesSeven Kentucky high school football programs forfeited their first-round playoff games, citing player health, safety, and roster shortages.
November 7, 2026
Christian County Routs Daviess County in PlayoffsThe Tigers won their first Class 6-A football playoff game in school history with a 52-7 victory.
November 6, 2026
Stein Named October's Dodd Trophy Coach of the MonthKentucky's first-year coach earns the honor after the Wildcats posted a 7-1 start and tied for the Southeastern Conference lead.
November 4, 2026
All-SKY Football Teams Name Eight South Warren PlayersSouth Warren placed eight players and Glasgow nine on the 2026 All-SKY Conference football teams, announced this week.
November 4, 2026
Trinity Tops Kentucky High School Football PollThe final 2026 Kentucky High School Football Media Poll ranks teams across all six classes as playoffs begin.
October 31, 2026
Ja'Hyde Brown Sets Kentucky Single-Season Touchdown RecordThe standout receiver reached 31 touchdown catches during Christian Academy's victory over Fern Creek.
October 14, 2026
Associated Press Named Will Stein Top SEC CoachThe publication recognized Will Stein for leading Kentucky to a strong 5-1 start this season.
October 13, 2026
Court Vacated Temporary Order on Alex Afari EligibilityThe Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled against the temporary restraining order that had previously allowed player eligibility.
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