Kentucky football's swift pivot from Mark Stoops to Will Stein has sent ripples through the college football landscape, with experts across the board hailing it as a bold and promising step forward. Just a day after Stoops' departure following a 5-7 season, Stein stepped up to the podium, emphasizing high school recruiting in the commonwealth and declaring no excuses for building a winner.
The hire comes at a pivotal time for the Wildcats, who have struggled offensively, ranking near the bottom of the SEC in scoring over recent years. Stein, fresh from coordinating Oregon's explosive attack that averaged over 38 points per game, brings a proven track record of quarterback development and innovative schemes.