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John Calipari defends SEC transfer rule amid Mark Mitchell eligibility battleSince Mark Mitchell committed to Kentucky Basketball last Saturday, it has been a whirlwind of news surrounding whether he will be eligible to play for the Wildcats. When the SEC announced its new rules and restrictions Tuesday night, many believed Mitchell would no longer be eligible. However, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported Wednesday that Mitchell would […]Aug 29, 2026Read source

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2026 Kentucky Football game-by-game breakdown and predictionsNext Saturday will mark the very first game of the Will Stein era with Kentucky Football after replacing long-time head coach Mark Stoops this offseason. It will also mark the beginning of the Kenny Minchey era at quarterback, as the senior transfer from Notre Dame gets his first collegiate start. Stoops went 10-3 in 2021 […]Aug 29, 2026Read source