The moment many of been waiting on in the Big Blue Nation has finally arrived. Kentucky and Mark Stoops have separated after a 13-year run in the Bluegrass. For the first time since 2012, Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart will be conducting a coaching search. A lot has changed in college football since then.
Kentucky has entered a crowded head coaching market but there was no other choice for this program. The Wildcats are starting a search with two clear top candidates but some other names will be worth monitoring as this search progresses. Expect numerous candidates to be vetted.