{
  "id": 5053253,
  "title": "When is Kentucky vs Youngstown State? Time, TV info, prediction for Week 1 game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/when-is-kentucky-vs-youngstown-state-time-tv-info-prediction-for-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T09:09:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kentucky-vs-youngstown-state-time-090940674.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kentucky football season kicks off on Saturday, September 5th. This marks the first time since 2012 that a coach other than Mark Stoops will lead the Wildcats out of Kroger Field. Will Stein, a native of Kentucky and former quarterback at Trinity High and Louisville, will make his debut as a head coach at any level. Stein spent the past three seasons as Oregon's offensive coordinator before taking over the job at Youngstown State.\n\nYoungstown State began the 2026 season with a 1-0 record after defeating Mercyhurst in a Week 0 matchup. In that game, the Penguins easily dominated their opponent, winning 43-10. Kentucky will be looking to slow down Youngstown State's standout signal-caller, Beau Brungard, who had an outstanding season last year, winning every major individual award at the FCS level.\n\nKenny Minchey, who will start for the first time in his four-year college career, will step up to face Beau Brungard. The Wildcats and Penguins will face off in Week 1 of the college football season, and the matchup will stream on SEC Network+. The Wildcats vs. Penguins game will kick off at 1 p.m. at Kroger Field. Kentucky is predicted to win with a score of 63-10, as Stein aims to set a program record for most points in a coach's debut, while the Wildcats' backups are expected to shine in the final two quarters. To purchase tickets, visit StubHub.",
  "summary": "What time will Kentucky football's Week 1 game against Youngstown State begin Saturday? Kickoff time, TV channel, predictions and more for the game.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kentucky football season starts on September 5th",
    "Youngstown State defeated Mercyhurst 43-10 in Week 0",
    "Game between Kentucky and Youngstown State at 1 p.m. on SEC Network+"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}