Mark Stoops gives praise to key unit after first fall scrimmage

Kentucky will need an offensive line that dominates in order to do anything in 2025.

Ohio v Kentucky | Michael Hickey/GettyImagesThe first scrimmage of fall camp is always a measuring stick — not just for individual players, but for the direction of the team. After Kentucky’s opening fall scrimmage of 2025, head coach Mark Stoops made it clear which group will determine the Wildcats’ fate this season: the offensive line.

“We have to be one unit there. We have to be cohesive and have some depth,” Stoops said. “I feel like we’re getting there.”

It’s no secret Kentucky’s offensive front struggled in every game last year, especially in short-yardage situations. Stoops wants that fixed. “In obvious…