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Published on 12-02-2025 04:48 AM
From UK Athletics
Offensive coordinator at Oregon, son of Kentucky alumni and Louisville native returns to the Commonwealth to coach the Cats
LEXINGTON, Ky. – For Will Stein, the roots in Kroger Field soil run deep.
A native Kentuckian, Stein is the son of UK alumni – father Matt played football at UK and mother Debbie is an avid fan – and he inherited their passion as he grew up watching the Wildcats in the then-Commonwealth Stadium, section 128, row 13 to be exact. He later competed in the stadium as a collegiate quarterback and assistant coach.
On Monday, the family’s journey came full circle as Stein was named head coach of Kentucky football, as announced by UK Director of Athletics Mitch Barnhart.
"Will Stein brings an outstanding track record of developing elite quarterbacks and leading some of the most dynamic and successful offenses in college football," Barnhart said. "His deep connection to Kentucky, having grown up attending games in our stadium, gives him a unique passion for this program and this community.
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