Last season ended very badly for a defense that prides itself on being good. Will 2025 be a return to form?
If there was one phrase that raised eyebrows after Kentucky’s first scrimmage, it was head coach Mark Stoops calling the run defense “a bit leaky.” That word stung because it reminded fans of painful memories, most notably the loss to Louisville when the Wildcats surrendered more than 300 rushing yards. Tackling wasn’t just a concern heading into camp — it was a mandate to fix.