The John Clay Podcast

The Kentucky Wildcats went 4-0 in summer basketball's GLOBAL JAM 2023 from July 12-17 in Toronto, Canada. The Cats defeated Canada 89-72 in the gold medal game on Sunday night. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kentucky.com UK basketball reporter Ben Roberts about how the team played in Toronto. For more UK athletics coverage, visit www.kentucky.com. Follow Ben on Twitter at @BenRobertsHL. Follow John on Twitter at @johnclayiv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kentucky.com recruiting writer Cameron Drummond about Cam's trip to Peach Jam, about UK basketball recruiting in general and the Wildcats' trip next week to Canada for Global Jam 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legalized sports gambling is set to launch in Kentucky this fall. Meanwhile, Historical Horse Racing and gaming halls continued to grow in popularity in the state. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Steve Bittenbender, who covers all gambling issues for betkentucky.com about HHR and the start of sports gambling in the commonwealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kentucky basketball players Oscar Tshiebwe and Chris Livingston both announced on May 31, 2023 that they are staying in the NBA Draft. Meanwhile, Antonio Reeves withdrew from the draft, but says he will consider his options for next season. That leaves John Calipari with as few as seven scholarship players on his 2023-24 roster. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay and Kentucky.com UK beat writer Ben Roberts discuss the developments and where Calipari might go to fill out his roster. For more Kentucky basketball coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby takes place Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Churchill Downs. Post time is scheduled for 6:57 p.m. on NBC. John Clay and Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com handicap the race. They talk favorites, longshots, pace scenarios, betting strategies and more. For more Kentucky Derby coverage visit www.kentucky.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kentucky Derby 149 is set for Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Patrick Botner, John Saunier and Clayton Stone from the Pick 3 Pod horse racing podcast about the field and betting strategies for this year's race. For more Kentucky Derby coverage visit www.kentucky.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kentucky football has wrapped up spring practice. Now the Wildcats are waiting to see where former quarterback Will Levis will be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kentucky.com UK football beat writer Jon Hale about his impressions of spring practice. They also discuss Levis' UK career and NFL potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay and Kentucky basketball writer Ben Roberts of Kentucky.com look back at the Wildcats' 2022-23 season and look ahead to 2023-24 focusing on the incoming top-rated freshman class plus possible holdovers and additions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the No. 6 seed in the East Region of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the Kentucky Wildcats face the No. 11 seed Providence Friars on Friday, March 17, 2023 in Greensboro, NC. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kevin McNamara of WPRO and kevinmcsports.com about the Friars. He also talks with Mark Story of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. CBS has the television coverage of the 7:10 p.m. game. Check out www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kentucky Boys' State Basketball Tournament begins Wednesday, March 15, 2023 and runs through Saturday, March 19, 2023 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. This year's Sweet 16 features defending champion George Rogers Clark, 2022 runner-up Warren Central as well as marquee names Reed Sheppard and Travis Perry. Jared Peck of Kentucky.com joins Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay to preview the action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kentucky Girls' State Basketball Tournament begins Wednesday at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Sacred Heart is going for its third consecutive Kentucky state high school basketball title. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay asked Kentucky.com preps writer Jared Peck to preview the tournament, which runs through Saturday night's 7 p.m. championship game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh from pummeling Auburn 86-54, Kentucky welcomes Vanderbilt's comeback Commodores to Rupp Arena on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The SEC Network has the 7 p.m. telecast. UK defeated Vandy 69-53 in Nashville on Jan. 24. The 'Dores are a different team now. Having won six of its last seven, Jerry Stackhouse's club is 9-7 in the SEC. Kentucky is 11-5. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Chad Bishop of Vanderbilt Athletics about the Commodores' recent success. He also talked with Ben Roberts of Kentucky.com about the now 23rd-ranked Wildcats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Riding a three-game win streak, the Kentucky Wildcats welcome the Auburn Tigers to Rupp Arena for an SEC basketball game on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Jay Tate of Auburnsports.com and Cameron Drummond of Kentucky.com about the matchup. Drummond also talks about his package of stories about Overtime Elite, the basketball training facility and league for 16-20-year-olds in Atlanta. UK signee Robert Dillingham is currently in the Overtime Elite program. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two teams fresh off big victories meet Saturday at Rupp Arena when the Kentucky Wildcats welcome the Tennessee Volunteers to Lexington. UK won 71-68 at Mississippi State on Wednesday. Meanwhile, No. 10-ranked Tennessee defeated No. 1-ranked Alabama 68-59 no Wednesday. The Wildcats defeated the Vols in Knoxville back on Jan. 14. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News-Sentinel and Ben Roberts of Kentucky.com about Saturday's matchup. CBS has the 1 p.m. tipoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming off back-to-back losses, and with six games left in the regular season, the Kentucky Wildcats travel to Starkville to face the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. The SEC Network has the 8:30 p.m. telecast. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Stefan Krajisnik of the Clarion-Ledger in Jackson about the matchup. You'll also hear from UK assistant coach Chin Coleman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a battle of teams trying to build their resumes for the NCAA Tournament, the Kentucky Wildcats play the Arkansas Razorbacks in an important SEC men's basketball matchup on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Rupp Arena. ESPN television has the 9 p.m. tipoff. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked to Bob Holt of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette about the matchup. You'll also hear from UK assistant coach Orlando Antigua. For more UK athletics news visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A pair of teams 6-3 in the SEC men's basketball standings, the Kentucky Wildcats welcome the Florida Gators to Rupp Arena on Saturday night. Tipoff is 8:30 p.m. on SEC. To preview the game, Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked to Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun about the Gators and Mark Story of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A pair of teams 6-3 in the SEC men's basketball standings, the Kentucky Wildcats welcome the Florida Gators to Rupp Arena on Saturday night. Tipoff is 8:30 p.m. on SEC. To preview the game, Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked to Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun about the Gators and Mark Story of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In what will be the final SEC/Big 12 Challenge, the Kentucky Wildcats play the Kansas Jayhawks at Rupp Arena on Saturday, January 28, 2023. ESPN has the 8 p.m. tipoff. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Gary Bedore of the Kansas City Star about the Jayhawks and Ben Roberts of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hoping to snap a two-game losing streak, the Kentucky Wildcats travel to Knoxville to face the No. 5-ranked Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, January 14, 2023. ESPN has television coverage of the noon tipoff. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News-Sentinel about Rick Barnes' Volunteers. John also talked with Ben Roberts of Kentucky.com about John Calipari's Wildcats. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off a 15-point loss at Missouri, the Kentucky Wildcats return home to Rupp Arena on Saturday, December 31, 2022 to face the Louisville Cardinals in their annual in-state college basketball rivalry game. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal about Louisville's disappointing start and about the matchup on Saturday. You'll also hear from John Calipari, Oscar Tshiebwe and Cason Wallace after Wednesday night's game at Missouri. Tipoff for UK-U of L on Saturday is at noon. CBS has the television coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a rematch of last year's Citrus Bowl, the Kentucky Wildcats meet the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Music City Bowl in Nashville on December 31, 2022. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Tom Kakert of HawkeyeReport.com about Iowa. He also talks with Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. Kickoff is scheduled for noon Saturday on ABC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kentucky men's basketball opens SEC play on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 when the 8-3 Wildcats take on the 11-1 Missouri Tigers in Columbia. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. on the SEC Network. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked to Matt Stahl of the Columbia Daily Tribune about Mizzou's hot start under new head coach Dennis Gates. John also talked with Cameron Drummond of Kentucky.com about how the Wildcats are playing heading into conference play and what's new with UK basketball recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kentucky Wildcats take on the UCLA Bruins in college basketball's CBS Sports Classic on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Ohio State and North Carolina play the first game at 3 p.m., followed by UK-UCLA, both on CBS. To preview the game, Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times about the Bruins and Ben Roberts of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kentucky State High School Football Championships take place Friday, December, 2022 and Saturday Dec. 3, 2022. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked to Kentucky.com preps reporter Jared Peck to get a breakdown on all six matchups. Here's the schedule: Friday 12 p.m. - Class A: Pikeville vs. Raceland 4 p.m. - Class 2A: Beechwood vs. Mayfield 8 p.m. - Class 4A: Corbin vs. Boyle County Saturday 12 p.m. - Class 3A: Christian Academy of Louisville vs. Bardstown 4 p.m. - Class 6A: Louisville Male vs. Bullitt East 8 p.m. - Class 5A: Bowling Green vs. Frederick Douglass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kentucky Wildcats retained the Governor's Cup with a 26-13 victory over the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss UK football's fourth straight win over U of L. They also talk a little Kentucky basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kentucky Wildcats play host to the arch-rival Louisville Cardinals in the annual Governor's Cup college football game on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Kroger Field in Lexington. U of L enters the game 7-4 having won five its last six games. Kentucky is 6-5 with losses in five of its last seven games. UK does own a three-game win streak in the series. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Alexis Cubit of the Courier-Journal about the Cardinals and Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. Kickoff is 3 p.m. on the SEC Network. Visit www.kentuckysports.com for full coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story review Kentucky football's 16-6 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, November 19, 2022. They look ahead to the Wildcats' regular season finale against the Louisville Cardinals and discuss the news of Mark Stoops' contract extension. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After losing at home to Vanderbilt, the Kentucky Wildcats welcome the No. 1-ranked Georgia Bulldogs to Kroger Field in Lexington on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Mark Stoops' Wildcats are 6-4 on the season, including 3-4 in the SEC. Kirby Smart's Bulldogs are 10-0 overall, including 7-0 in conference play. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Chip Towers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about Georgia and Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about UK. For more University of Kentucky athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Calipari's Kentucky Wildcats face Tom Izzo's Michigan State Spartans in college basketball's Champions Classic on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 in Indianapolis. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Matt Charboneau of the Detroit News about Michigan State. He also talked with Ben Roberts of Kentucky.com about Kentucky and also about DJ Wagner's commitment to the Wildcats, completing UK's top-ranked Class of 2023. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the Kentucky Wildcats' 24-21 loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores on November 12, 2022 at Kroger Field in Lexington. The victory snapped a 26-game SEC losing streak for Vandy and dropped UK to 6-4 overall and 3-4 in the SEC this season. Mark and John also talk about Kentucky basketball's game Tuesday against Michigan State. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now 6-3 on the season, the Kentucky Wildcats welcome the Vanderbilt Commodores to Kroger Field on Saturday, November 12, 2022 in an SEC college football matchup. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Chad Bishop of Vanderbilt athletics about the Commodores. He also talks with Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. The SEC Network has the 12 p.m. telecast. Check out coverage at www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kentucky football Wildcats defeated Missouri 21-17 in Columbia on Saturday, November 5, 2022. The Kentucky basketball team opens its 2022-23 regular season on Monday, November 7, 2022 against Howard at Rupp Arena. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss both. For more University of Kentucky athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After that 44-6 blowout loss at Tennessee, Mark Stoops' Kentucky Wildcats travel to Columbia to face Eli Drinkwitz's Missouri Tigers. The SEC Network has the coverage starting with the noon kickoff. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Matt Stahl of the Columbia Daily Tribune about Mizzou. You'll also hear from Kentucky offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello and defensive coordinator Brad White about Saturday's game. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Stoops' Kentucky Wildcats were drilled 44-6 by Josh Heupel's Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, October 29, 2022. UK dropped to 5-3 overall and 2-3 in the SEC. On the drive back from Knoxville, Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discussed UK's disappointing performance and looked ahead to the final four games of the season. For more University of Kentucky athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Breeders' Cup World Championships will take place Friday, November 4, 2022 and Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington. The top thoroughbreds from all over the world will compete in 14 Grade 1 races for purses totaling more than $31 million. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Breeders' Cup president and CEO Drew Fleming about why the event is back at Keeneland, the economic impact, the changes to this year's event and the availability of tickets. For more coverage visit www.kentucky.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Jimmy Hyams of WNML radio in Knoxville and Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about Saturday night's matchup between the No. 19-ranked Kentucky Wildcats and No. 3-ranked Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. ESPN has the television coverage, starting at 7 p.m. Tennessee is 7-0 overall, including 3-0 in the SEC. Kentucky is 5-2 overall, including 2-2 in league play. It's the first time the two teams have met while both being ranked since 1951 when Bear Bryant was the UK coach and General Robert Neyland coached the Vols. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Stoops' Kentucky Wildcats improved to 5-2 on the football season and 2-2 in the SEC with a 27-17 victory over Mike Leach and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on October 15, 2022 at Kroger Field in Lexington. Kentucky.com and Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the Cats' huge win and also look ahead to a road trip to Tennessee after the bye week for UK. For more University of Kentucky athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Still stinging from last Saturday's loss to South Carolina, the 22nd-ranked Kentucky Wildcats play host to the No. 16-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs in an SEC football battle on Saturday, October 15, 2022. The SEC Network has the television coverage for the 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked to Parrish Alford of the NE Mississippi Daily Journal and Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about the matchup. For more UK coverage check out www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The University of Kentucky basketball team held its annual Pro Day for NBA scouts on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com UK basketball beat writer Ben Roberts was at the Joe Craft Center to watch the action. Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked to Ben about who played well, Ben's takeaways and how the event differed from previous editions. They also talked about Friday's Big Blue Madness and the UK-Gonzaga series. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kentucky Wildcats dropped to 4-2 overall and 1-2 in the SEC with a 24-14 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, October 8, 2022 in Lexington. The Cats did so without quarterback Will Levis, who missed the game because of a foot injury. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss Saturday's loss and look ahead to the Oct. 15 game against Mississippi State at Kroger Field. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kentucky Wildcats play the South Carolina Gamecocks in an SEC college football game on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Kroger Field in Lexington. The SEC Network has the television coverage, starting at the 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Ben Portnoy of The State in Columbia about the Gamecocks and Jon Hale of the Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. For more UK coverage visit John's blog as well as kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kentucky Wildcats lost to the Ole Miss Rebels 22-19 in an SEC football game in Oxford on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. UK dropped to 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the league. Ole Miss improved to 5-0 overall and 1-0 in the conference. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists Mark Story and John Clay discuss Kentucky's defeat and look ahead to the next game against South Carolina at Kroger Field. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ranked No. 7 in the latest AP college football poll, the Kentucky Wildcats make the trip to Oxford, Mississippi to face the 14th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Both teams are 4-0. Mark Stoops' Wildcats are 1-0 in SEC play. Saturday will be the conference opener for Lane Kiffin's Rebels. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Parrish Alford for a scouting report on Ole Miss. He also spoke with Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. Kickoff is noon ET on ESPN. For coverage visit John's Sidelines blog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 31-23 at Kroger Field on Sept. 24, 2022. UK next travels to Oxford to face the Ole Miss Rebels on Oct. 1. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the Cats win over NIU and the huge SEC game against Lane Kiffin's Rebels. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now ranked 8th in the latest AP college football poll, the Kentucky Wildcats play host to the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kroger Field in Lexington. UK is 3-0 on the season. NIU is 1-2. ESPN2 has the 7 p.m. telecast. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Eddie Carifio of the DeKalb Daily Chronicle/Friday Night drive about Northern Illinois and Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The now 8th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats shut out the Youngstown State Penguins 31-0 in an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 at Kroger Field. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss UK's win and next Saturday's opponent, Northern Illinois. For more UK football coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming off a 26-16 win over the Florida Gators, the now 9th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats play host to FCS opponent Youngstown State Penguins on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Kickoff is set for noon on the SEC Network. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Bob Hannon, play-by-play voice of the Penguins for a scouting report on 2-0 Youngstown State. He also talked with Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about the 2-0 Wildcats. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kentucky volleyball team takes on No. 3-ranked Louisville on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022 and No. 2-ranked Nebraska on Sunday at Memorial Coliseum. Meanwhile, the college basketball recruiting period started on Friday, Sept. 9, with Kentucky coach John Calipari and assistants hitting the road. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kentucky.com's Cameron Drummond about both UK's big volleyball week and what's happening on the recruiting trail. Cam also gives his recommendation on what Kentucky football fans should try at the concession stand when the Cats take on Youngstown State at Kroger Field on Saturday. For more University of Kentucky athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kentucky Wildcats knocked off the Florida Gators 26-16 in Gainesville on Saturday, Sept, 10, 2022. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the factors behind UK's win, including the outstanding defensive effort and how the Wildcats got their running game going in the second half. They also talk about how Mark Stoops' name is sure to make the hot lists for job openings, including the one that just opened at Nebraska. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 20th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats travel to Gainesville on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 to face the 12th-ranked Florida Gators. Kickoff is 7 p.m. on ESPN. Florida opened with a 29-26 win over then No. 7 Utah. Kentucky opened with a 37-13 victory over Miami (O). Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Matt Hayes of Saturday Down South about the Gators and Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. For more game coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices