Kentucky's football program earned national recognition for its upset victory over Texas A&M, while the university's athletic programs posted strong results across multiple sports.

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Kentucky football: Safety Jordan Castell named Senior Bowl Defensive Player of the Week — Kentucky safety Jordan Castell earned Senior Bowl Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording 13 tackles, a pass breakup and a crucial fourth-quarter interception in the Wildcats' 31-21 victory over Texas A&M.

Kentucky football: Coach Will Stein earns Dodd Trophy National Coach of the Week — Will Stein earned Dodd Trophy National Coach of the Week honors after leading Kentucky to a 31-21 upset victory over No. 9 Texas A&M, the first true road win against a top-10 opponent by a UK head coach in his first season.

Kentucky men's soccer: Wildcats seek first win of season at Lipscomb — The University of Kentucky men's soccer team travels to Nashville to face Lipscomb on Tuesday, seeking their first win of the 2026 season after an 0-4-2 start.

Kentucky volleyball: Brooklyn DeLeye and Molly Tuozzo win SEC Player of the Week honors — Kentucky volleyball players Brooklyn DeLeye and Molly Tuozzo earned SEC Player of the Week honors following the Wildcats' victory over No. 3 Louisville. DeLeye led with 22 kills while Tuozzo recorded 21 digs in the upset win.

Kentucky tennis: Mikael Arseneault advances at ITA All-American Championship — UK tennis player Mikael Arseneault advanced at the ITA All-American Championship in Tulsa with a three-set victory Monday, while teammates Rafael Ymer and Tom Sickenberger also won their pre-qualifying matches.

Kentucky women's golf: Wildcats lead Bettie Lou Evans Invitational by 9 shots — Kentucky women's golf holds a nine-shot lead after two rounds of the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at University Club of Kentucky, with Isabella Johnson leading the individual race at 7-under par.

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