EUGENE, Ore. - Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein is returning to his home state as the new head coach at Kentucky, the university announced Monday. Stein, 36, takes over a Wildcats program looking for new direction after the dismissal of longtime coach Mark Stoops, marking a significant hire for athletic director Mitch Barnhart.

Stein’s arrival brings a full-circle moment to a coach who grew up attending games at Kroger Field with his parents, both UK alumni. In a statement, Stein said leading the Wildcats is “a dream come true,” reflecting on the childhood memories that first connected him to the program.

During his three seasons at Oregon, Stein established himself as one of the nation’s top offensive playcallers, guiding the Ducks to multiple top-10 scoring offenses and helping

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