Kentucky’s Big Test Looms | Kentucky Wildcats Football News

Kentucky’s 45-13 win over Youngstown State kicks off the Will Stein era with a statement performance — but it came with a glaring weakness: missing starting corners Terhyon Nichols and Hassan Sykes, which allowed Youngstown to surge for 95 passing yards in the second half. True freshman Isaiah McMillian stepped up with seven tackles, a tackle for loss, and a pass breakup, leading the team. Coach Stein hinted at hopeful returns for both corners ahead of Alabama, while right tackle Malachi Wood — sidelined by a freak calf bruise — could be ready for the big game. With key players potentially back and linebacker Alex Afari gaining reps, Kentucky may be peaking at the perfect time to make noise against the Crimson Tide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4437f3a9cef23c04