LEXINGTON, Ky. —
College football is back, and the University of Kentucky opens its season on Saturday.
The Wildcats are coming off a disappointing 2024 season, in which they finished with a 4-8 record and second-to-last in the SEC.
Head coach Mark Stoops and crew will be looking to turn things around with a new roster this year.
Getting the start at quarterback for Week 1 is transfer Zach Calzada, who previously played in the SEC with Auburn and Texas A&M during his freshman through junior seasons.
A signature of many Stoops teams in the past has been the air raid, and passing looks to be a pivotal piece of the Wildcat offense again this season.
"I think he's tried talking himself into that. You know, because I think he likes to get the ball down the field and take some shots," Stoo