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Crucial season ahead for Stoops, UK
The last three college football seasons have been disappointing for Kentucky, especially the Wildcats' 4-8 finish last fall, and chatter around the program indicates that 2025 might be a make-or-break year for head coach Mark Stoops. Entering his 13th season in Lexington, Stoops is facing the challenge of turning the Wildcats' fortunates around. Since 2022, Kentucky has gone just 18-20 overall and 7-17 against Southeastern Conference opponents. Advertisement Part of that hopeful turnaround includes the addition of 26 new faces through the NCAA transfer portal — a group that 247Sports rates as the 10th-best transfer class in the nation. More than 30 players left UK since the conclusion of the 2024 campaign, and also gone is Vince Marrow, who's long been considered one of the best recruiters in college football. More so than anything, UK needs to right the ship after missing a bowl game for the first time in eight seasons. 'It just comes at perceptively a vulnerable time,' SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum said on his show. 'I'm sure you could spin it the other way: For all of Vince's greatness, the last two years sucked. 'Mark Stoops does not help himself very much because he can be surly. He can be defensive. ... It's not a good look when you do it in some of the circumstances he has done it in.' Advertisement The relationship between Stoops and the UK fan base has been up and down since 2023, when the coach countered NIL collective criticisms with a reply to 'pony up' the money to compete with the SEC's elite. At the end of that season, Stoops seemed set on leaving for another coaching job before Texas A&M changed its mind at the last minute. Instead, Stoops returned to UK, where he remains the longest-tenured coach in the SEC. His $9 million annual salary also ranks him as the 12th highest-paid coach in college football and fifth in the SEC. His contract runs through 2030, and if Kentucky wanted to move on from Stoops, a buyout would cost the school almost $45 million. Some critics say the results aren't worth the money. In a CBS Sports poll conducted last month, a panel voted Stoops as the No. 36 coach in college football. The Cats are widely expected to finish 14th in the 16-team SEC. In the last 12 years, Kentucky has struggled against top-10 teams and has had trouble competing following bye weeks. Advertisement However, the door is still open for Stoops to turn things around. 'Getting to a bowl, especially when you have a schedule like Kentucky's, is not impossible,' Finebaum said. 'If you win the four nonconference games — that includes beating Louisville — but that should not be impossible to do. 'I think a bowl game is possible. I think Stoops just has to show proof of life.' Inside the program, Stoops seems unfazed. Since Marrow's departure last week, UK has landed five commitments for 2026, including four-star safety Messiah Tilson out of Illinois. Derek Shay was promoted to tight ends coach to help replace Marrow after serving as Kentucky's senior offensive analyst and run game specialist. And workouts will continue this summer and into the fall. Advertisement In an interview with UK safety Ty Bryant for UK Sports Network, Stoops appeared ready for a bounce back. 'I love the fit,' Stoops said of the current state of the team. 'I like the way they've come in and really adapted, and I think we've been trying to be much more intentional about setting the standards — what is our culture, what we've been through for so many years — and setting that bar high and making sure the accountability piece is there, making sure the buy-in is there. I love this group.'
USA Today
31-05-2025
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- USA Today
Florida baseball vs Fairfield Stags live updates, score: Conway Regional highlights
Florida baseball vs Fairfield Stags live updates, score: Conway Regional highlights Florida baseball finds itself in a do-or-die situation on Saturday afternoon in the Conway Regional as it faces the Fairfield Stags in the round's losers bracket. If you are looking to follow along with the action, you have come to the right place, as we will be live-blogging the game just below. The Gators have lost two straight following their 11-6 opening game loss to the East Carolina Pirates on Friday, having also fallen in the second round of the SEC Tournament to the Ole Miss Rebels prior to the regional. Before that, the Orange and Blue had won four of its last five. Fairfield is in Conway thanks to three straight wins in the 2025 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship, earning an automatic bid in the regional. However, they dropped their first game to the hosts, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 10-2, on Friday. Before we jump into the live blog, take a look at other ways you can follow Saturday afternoon's affair in Conway, South Carolina. What channel is Florida vs Fairfield on today? TV Channel: SEC Network SEC Network Livestream: Fubo (free trial) Florida vs Fairfield in the Conway Regionals will be broadcast nationally on the SEC Network. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers. Florida vs Fairfield time today Date: Saturday, May 31 Saturday, May 31 Start time: 3 p.m. ET The Florida vs Fairfield game starts at 3 p.m. ET from Spring Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina. Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
31-05-2025
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- USA Today
How to watch Florida vs Fairfield in Conway Regionals: Time, TV channel, Streaming
How to watch Florida vs Fairfield in Conway Regionals: Time, TV channel, Streaming Florida is on its last leg after dropping the opener in the Conway Regional of the 2025 college baseball tournament to the East Carolina Pirates. Now, the Gators must beat the Fairfield Stags if they want to keep their College World Series aspirations alive. If you are looking to watch Florida fight for its postseason life on TV or live stream on Saturday afternoon, you have come to the right place. The Orange and Blue have now lost two straight, including a second-round loss to the Ole Miss Rebels in the SEC Tournament prior to the regional. It would be a slap in the face for Kevin O'Sullivan to exit stage right with three straight defeats. Fairfield is in Conway thanks to three straight wins in the 2025 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship, earning an automatic bid in the regional. However, they dropped their first game to the hosts, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 10-2, on Friday. Watch Florida vs Fairfield in the Conway Regionals live on Fubo (free trial) Here's how to watch Florida vs Fairfield in the Conway Regionals today, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information: What channel is Florida vs Fairfield on today? TV Channel: SEC Network SEC Network Livestream: Fubo (free trial) Florida vs Fairfield in the Conway Regionals will be broadcast nationally on the SEC Network. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers. Florida vs Fairfield time today Date: Saturday, May 31 Saturday, May 31 Start time: 3 p.m. ET The Florida vs Fairfield game starts at 3 p.m. ET from Spring Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina. Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
24-05-2025
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- USA Today
What channel is Tennessee baseball vs Vanderbilt on today? Time, TV schedule to watch SEC Tournament game
What channel is Tennessee baseball vs Vanderbilt on today? Time, TV schedule to watch SEC Tournament game HOOVER, Ala. − Tennessee baseball and Vanderbilt are playing morning baseball in the SEC Tournament. The No. 8 seed Vols and No. 4 seed Commodores play at 11 a.m. ET on May 24 on SEC Network. The game was moved up two hours due to expected inclement weather in the afternoon in Hoover, Alabama. UT is 3-0 in the SEC tournament semifinals under coach Tony Vitello. It won the tournament title in 2022 and 2024. The Vols (43-15) advanced with a 7-5 win against top-seeded Texas in the quarterfinals to set up another matchup with the Commodores (40-16). Vanderbilt topped No. 12 seed Oklahoma 6-1. UT beat Alabama 15-10 in its opener, while Vanderbilt earned a double-bye as the No. 4 seed. The winner will face the LSU-Ole Miss winner in the championship game on May 25. Here's how you can watch Tennessee baseball vs. Vanderbilt: Watch the SEC Tournament live on Fubo (free trial) ESTES: Tennessee baseball, flaws and all, making strong argument to host an NCAA regional TV Channel: SEC Network SEC Network Live stream: FUBO (free trial available), ESPN app Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt on May 24 will be televised by SEC Network. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers. Game time: 11 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 24 11 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 24 Location: Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama Tournament played at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Alabama. All games ET. Tuesday, May 20 Game 1: Alabama 4, Missouri 1 Alabama 4, Missouri 1 Game 2: Oklahoma 5, Kentucky 1 Oklahoma 5, Kentucky 1 Game 3: Florida 11, South Carolina 3 Wednesday, May 21 Game 4: Texas A&M 9, Mississippi State 0 Texas A&M 9, Mississippi State 0 Game 5: Tennessee 15, Alabama 10 Tennessee 15, Alabama 10 Game 6: Oklahoma 3, Georgia 2 Oklahoma 3, Georgia 2 Game 7: Ole Miss 3, Florida 1 Thursday, May 22 Game 8: Texas A&M, Auburn 2 Texas A&M, Auburn 2 Game 9: Tennessee 7, Texas 5 (12 innings) Tennessee 7, Texas 5 (12 innings) Game 10: Vanderbilt 6, Oklahoma 1 Friday, May 23 Game 11: Ole Miss 5, Arkansas 2 Ole Miss 5, Arkansas 2 Game 12: LSU 4, Texas A&M 3 Saturday, May 24 Game 13: 8-seed Tennessee vs. 4-seed Vanderbilt, 11 a.m. on SEC Network 8-seed Tennessee vs. 4-seed Vanderbilt, 11 a.m. on SEC Network Game 14: 7-seed Ole Miss vs. 3-seed LSU, approx. 2:30 p.m. on SEC Network Sunday, May 25
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Updated SEC baseball RPI rankings entering May 22 games
Updated SEC baseball RPI rankings entering May 22 games The second round of the 2025 SEC baseball tournament will conclude Thursday at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama. Quarterfinal play will also begin Thursday. No. 6 seed Auburn will face No. seed 14 seed Texas A&M for the tournament's final second-round contest. First pitch between the Tigers and Aggies is scheduled for noon EDT and SEC Network will televise the matchup. Two other games will be contested on Thursday in Hoover. No. 8 seed Tennessee (42-15) will open quarterfinal play against No. 1 seed Texas (42-11) at 4 p.m. EDT (SEC Network). No. 4 seed Vanderbilt (39-16) will face No. 12 seed Oklahoma (35-19) for Thursday's other quarterfinal matchup. First pitch between the Commodores and Sooners is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT (SEC Network). Tennessee enters its game against the Longhorns ranked No. 12 nationally for RPI. Texas is No. 4. Below are RPI rankings for SEC baseball teams entering Thursday's contests. 2025 SEC baseball RPI rankings (May 22) Team RPI Auburn (38-17) 1 Vanderbilt (39-16) 2 Georgia (42-15) 3 Texas (42-11) 4 Arkansas (43-12) 5 LSU (42-13) 8 Alabama (41-16) 11 Tennessee (42-15) 12 Florida (38-20) 16 Ole Miss (38-18) 17 Oklahoma (35-19) 25 Mississippi State (34-21) 33 Kentucky (29-24) 37 Texas A&M (29-25) 52 South Carolina (28-29) 75 Missouri (16-39) 147 Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
