GARY B. GRAVES
Mississippi State wide receiver Jamire Calvin (6) catches a touchdown pass against Bowling Green during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 17 Texas A&M seeks 2-0 SEC start at Mississippi State

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 29, 2022 11:56 AM EDT
Having seen his team regain its swagger since an upset loss, Jimbo Fisher now wants

Kentucky wide receiver Tayvion Robinson (9) runs the ball down the field for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
No. 7 Kentucky visits No. 14 Mississippi in SEC showdown

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 29, 2022 03:10 AM EDT
A look at Week 5 in the Southeastern Conference: GAME OF THE WEEK

Kentucky wide receiver Chauncey Magwood (10) motions for the crowd to get louder during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Levis' 4 TDs help No. 8 Kentucky hold off Northern Illinois

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 24, 2022 10:26 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Otherwise under siege in the pocket, Will Levis got just enough

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops talks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Youngstown State in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
No. 8 Kentucky seeks more improvement vs Northern Illinois

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 22, 2022 10:14 AM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Cleaner play would really please Kentucky coach Mark Stoops.

Kentucky wide receiver Chris Lewis (89) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown while being guarded by Youngstown State defensive back Troy Jakubec (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Levis helps No. 9 Kentucky shut out Youngstown State 31-0

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 17, 2022 03:25 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — An effective combination of punishing defense and Will Levis'

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops, left, paces the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 9 Kentucky aims to get sharper against Youngstown State

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 15, 2022 11:13 AM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s euphoria after a big victory and lofty ranking has

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops, left, paces the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Stoops: Rodriguez will return for No. 9 Kentucky on Oct. 1

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 12, 2022 01:46 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky coach Mark Stoops said that leading rusher Chris

Alabama coach Nick Saban watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 12 Florida takes on No. 20 Kentucky in SEC East showdown

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 08, 2022 01:26 AM EDT
Things to watch in Week 2 of the Southeastern Conference: GAME OF THE

Kentucky tight end Brenden Bates, right, falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Miami (Ohio) in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
No. 20 Kentucky routs Miami (Ohio), Stoops ties wins record

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 03, 2022 10:30 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Ahead but inconsistent after 30 minutes of play, No. 20

FILE - Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops waits for his senior players to come out during Kentucky's senior day celebration before an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Miami (Ohio) plays against Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb, File)
No. 20 Kentucky hosts Miami (Ohio) with higher expectations

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 01, 2022 11:08 AM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Mark Stoops could reach a milestone Saturday night against the

Stoops: Rodriguez out for No. 20 Kentucky, facing suspension

By Gary B. Graves Aug. 29, 2022 02:08 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. will not play in

Louisville coach Scott Satterfield answers questions the NCAA college football team's media day in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Louisville, coach Satterfield seek to play complete games

By Gary B. Graves Aug. 17, 2022 12:12 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville players and coach Scott Satterfield are determined

Kentucky coach Mark Stoops answers questions during the NCAA college football team's media day in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 20 Kentucky, Stoops seek to fulfill high expectations

By Gary B. Graves Aug. 16, 2022 10:08 AM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s second 10-win finish in four years is an indication

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers, right, stands ready as quarterback Sawyer Robertson (12) sets up to pass during NCAA college football practice Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Experienced Mississippi State 'excited' about next step

By Gary B. Graves Aug. 16, 2022 09:58 AM EDT
Mississippi State players are relying on experience to become Southeastern Conference

Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe (34) tries to shoot as Georgia's Jabri Abdur-Rahim (1) and Tyron McMillan (4) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Tshiebwe, Washington help No. 16 Kentucky top Georgia 92-77

By Gary B. Graves Jan. 08, 2022 08:14 PM EST
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky teammates and coaches told TyTy Washington Jr. a

Louisville athletic director Tyra resigns after 4 years

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 09, 2021 03:57 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Vince Tyra has resigned as Louisville’s athletic director,

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops, right, congratulates defensive back Carrington Valentine after their victory over Louisville in an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Levis runs for 4 TDs, Kentucky routs rival Louisville 52-21

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 27, 2021 11:16 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Given the huge holes to run through and time to throw

Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) breaks a tackle against Duke linebacker Shaka Heyward (42) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. Cunningham scored on the play. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Kentucky, Louisville eager to resume Governor's Cup rivalry

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 26, 2021 09:48 AM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s 6-0 start clinched a bowl berth by early

Mississippi wide receiver Braylon Sanders (13) breaks away from Vanderbilt cornerback Jaylen Mahoney (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 8 Mississippi, Mississippi St battle in Egg Bowl rivalry

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 24, 2021 04:39 PM EST
Eye-popping offensive numbers have sparked improvements by No. 8 Mississippi

Mississippi State linebacker Tyrus Wheat (2) recovers a fumble by Auburn quarterback TJ Finley (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Mississippi State looks to keep rolling vs Tennessee State

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 18, 2021 01:35 PM EST
Mississippi State is playing its best football, and coach Mike Leach wants his