Kentucky runs out on the field during the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope and new athletic director J. Batt speak before the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky head coach Will Stein greets fans before the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky head coach Will Stein during the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky defensive back Ty Bryant prays before the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky running back CJ Baxter runs past a Youngstown defender during the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky wide receiver DJ Miller celebrates with running back CJ Baxter during the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky running back CJ Baxter celebrates after scoring during the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky players defend against the Youngstown offense during the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky defensive back Ty Bryant tackles Youngstown running back Jaden Gilbert during the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky tight end Willie Rodriguez celebrates with tight end Mikkel Skinner after he scored during the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Youngstown penguins Pete, center, and Penny dance with each other during the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky running back Jason Patterson runs past Youngstown defensive back Cam Smith during the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky defensive back Jordan Castell tackles Youngstown running back Tahir Mills during the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky defensive back Jordan Castell, center, celebrates after tackling Youngstown running back Tahir Mills during the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky wide receiver Prince Jean celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Youngstown running back Jaden Gilbert celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky wide receiver Kenny Darby pushes past Youngstown players to score a touchdown during the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky wide receiver Kenny Darby celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky William Drakeford Jr. screams after missing a block during the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Youngstown defensive back Ross Davidson tackles Kentucky wide receiver Shane Carr during the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky wide reciever Brock Coffman runs down the endline during the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky outside linebacker Cedric “CJ” Works grabs Youngstown outside linebacker Nick Nielsen by the neck during the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog What’s left of the fans are seen in the shadier parts of the stands during the last quarter of the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog Kentucky head coach Will Stein hugs running back Martels Carter Jr. after the football game between the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Kentucky won 45-13. Christian Kantosky/The Watchdog