{
  "id": 15368117,
  "title": "Will Stein makes history not seen at Kentucky in over 100 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/will-stein-makes-history-not-seen-at-kentucky-in-over-100-years",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T06:34:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stein-makes-history-not-seen-063411076.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Will Stein is making history at the Kentucky Wildcats football program, an accomplishment unseen at the university for over a century. Following a victory over the Oklahoma Sooners with a score of 21-13, Stein's tenure as head coach has ushered in a new era for the Wildcats, aiming for the College Football Playoffs. Prior to this game, Kentucky had a record of 5-1, showcasing strong performances in the SEC with a 3-1 record. Their dominant display resulted in an improved 6-1 (4-1 SEC) season, marking a historic achievement.\n\nThe post highlighted that Stein is the first @UKFootball head coach to secure six wins in his first seven games in the past 100 years. In their matchup against Oklahoma, Kentucky faced an uphill battle, trailing 13-7 after three quarters. However, the team mounted an impressive rally in the final 15 minutes of regulation, scoring 14 unanswered points to secure the victory. Key contributors to the comeback included Kenny Minchey, who had a strong performance with 21 of 28 passes for 158 yards and two touchdowns. Jason Patterson contributed 12 carries for 38 yards and an eight-yard reception, while Nic Anderson led the receivers with five catches for 48 yards. Willie Rodriguez added five catches for 38 yards and two touchdowns, and Kenny Darby finished with five receptions for 35 yards. The Wildcats will aim to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next game at home against the Vanderbilt Commodores on October 24, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.",
  "summary": "Will Stein is experiencing an incredible start to his football head coaching career with the Kentucky Wildcats, making history the program hasn’t seen in 100 years after their 21-13 win over the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday night. Stein is going through the first year of his career with the Wildcats. He presents a new era to Kentucky, looking to […] The post Will Stein makes history not seen at…",
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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."
}