Mark Stoops is being paid like a top-20 coach. His assistants aren’t hurting either, the program has a healthy recruiting budget, and the SEC Network puts Kentucky football in front of millions every Saturday. On paper, that sounds like a blueprint for sustained success.
But on the field? Kentucky has averaged just 5.5 wins per year during Stoops’ 12-season run in Lexington—well below the benchmark for a program with SEC resources and expectations. After a 4–8 campaign in 2024, questions are no longer whispers. They're echoing.
So what should Big Blue Nation expect in 2025?
The short answer: a reset.