{
  "id": 14423925,
  "title": "Will Stein sparks a fast Kentucky turnaround, with a 5-1 start and 2 top-10 upsets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/will-stein-sparks-a-fast-kentucky-turnaround-with-a-5-1-start-and-2",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T10:11:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/14/will-stein-sparks-a-fast-kentucky-turnaround-with-a-5-1-start-and-2-top-10-upsets"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lexington, Ky. (AP) — In his first season as Kentucky's head coach, Will Stein has produced a remarkable turnaround, leading the Wildcats to a 5-1 start, the best record for a first-year coach since 1913. One of the highlights was an upset victory over then-No. 10 LSU in an overtime thriller. Stein has instilled a confidence and expectation in his team, stating that they expect to win every game, regardless of the opponent. The only setback was a 45-17 loss to Alabama in the SEC opener, but the Wildcats quickly bounced back with four straight victories, including two overtime wins by a single point. Stein, who previously coached at Oregon, emphasizes the importance of \"feeding the studs\" and trusting in his players' abilities. Kentucky's three conference wins have been by a combined margin of 12 points, and they are currently tied with Alabama for second in the league standings.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}