When the average college basketball fan thinks of Rupp Arena, they think of 20,000-plus crazed fans crammed into one space to create one of the most mesmerizing atmospheres in the country. When the average college football fan thinks of Kroger Field–and without getting too into it–let’s just say they have a different opinion.
But Kentucky Football head coach Mark Stoops has done a superb job of trying to change that narrative, and 2021 is his best attempt at that yet. Not only does he have the Wildcats 5-0 for just the fourth time in 70 years, but he’s also created a fan environment that makes an impact on the outcome.