Oregon’s offensive mastermind, Will Stein, is on the brink of a big leap. The former Louisville QB turned Ducks’ OC is set to take his first college head-coaching job, this time in Kentucky. While Stein cut his teeth at Texas, UTSA, and Louisville before landing in Eugene, he helped guide Oregon to an 11-1 season. Considering that, Kentucky is moving fast to bring that energy to Lexington.

Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported that the Wildcats are closing in on a deal to hire Stein. And the interesting fact is that Kentucky runs deep in Will Stein’s blood, thanks to strong family ties.

Who is Will Stein’s father, Matt Stein?

Will Stein’s father, Matt Stein, manned the defensive line for Kentucky in the 1980s under Jerry Claiborne, part of the last Wildcats team to beat Tennessee at Ney

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