{
  "id": 5690780,
  "title": "Kentucky Football predictions for the 2026 season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/kentucky-football-predictions-for-the-2026-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T01:50:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kentucky-football-predictions-2026-season-015014553.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mark Stoops concluded his 13-season tenure as Kentucky Football's head coach in 2025, paving the way for the arrival of Will Stein, a highly-rated offensive coach. On September 5, 2026, Stein officially started his coaching career with the Wildcats. The 12-game schedule includes several challenges ahead for the Big Blue Nation.\n\nIn the opening game, Youngstown State, sporting a standout quarterback in Beau Brungard, is predicted to defeat Kentucky 45-14. Against Alabama, the Crimson Tide, led by young quarterback Keelon Russell, is expected to beat the Wildcats 27-20. When Texas A&M visits Kyle Field, the Aggies, armed with returning starter Marcel Reed and other skill players, are expected to dominate Kentucky 30-16.\n\nA homecoming against South Alabama on September 26 is predicted to be a win for Kentucky, 41-17. However, South Carolina's Shane Beamer is expected to lead the Gamecocks to a 30-24 victory over Kentucky in October 3rd's game. LSU's new coach Lane Kiffin, and his elite transfer portal class, are predicted to overpower Kentucky 45-24 on October 10th. Finally, Oklahoma, who replaced former head coach Mark Stoops, is predicted to defeat Kentucky 31-13 in a rematch of the 1951 Sugar Bowl on October 17th.",
  "summary": "The Will Stein era starts on September 5, and here’s what I predict for every game of his first season.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "HTFN: Central Kentucky high school football highlights, scores: Sept. 4",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/htfn-central-kentucky-high-school-football-highlights-scores-sept-4",
        "published": "2026-09-05T03:48:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}