The Kentucky Wildcats are playing the 2020 football season in support of former Winton Woods High School standout Chris Oats, the UK junior linebacker who is being treated at a physical rehabilitation center after suffering a medical emergency in May.
UK announced it is choosing a different Wildcats player each week this season to wear Oats' No. 22, and showing support for Oats' family and a GoFundMe page to assist with medical bills.
In addition, the Wildcats are wearing #22OATSSTRONG wristbands to show their support, and they conclude each team practice with "22!