What Mark Stoops said following Kentucky’s win over Ball State

Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats opened the 2023 season with a strong win over Ball State, 44-14. The Cardinals took an early lead following some Wildcat miscues, but Kentucky’s defense stiffened up to collect win No. 1.

Stoops addressed reporters following the game. To summarize, Stoops said that he won’t completely focus on the negative with a 30-point victory but admitted that he was frustrated by a lot from Saturday’s matchup.

“I don’t think I’ve ever won a game by that score and been so disappointed with some of our play.” – Mark Stoops postgame

— Justin Rowland (@RowlandRIVALS) September 2, 2023

Mark Stoops says that he won’t completely focus on the negative when you win by 30 but is also frustrated with things today.

All that and more in his opening statement ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/Uxr3uxYJpc

— Dylan Ballard (@DylanBallard_UK) September 2, 2023

As Kentucky fans will tell you, Saturday was not quite the debut many expected for NC State transfer Devin Leary. The senior completed 18 of his 31 passing attempts for 241 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Against competition such as Ball State, you’d like to see those numbers pumped up a bit.

But, it’s early in the season. Stoops acknowledged that Saturday as well while praising his offensive line for their development across the past year.

Mark Stoops says the oline play was better than a year ago.

Says Devin Leary will be better and is a great football player. Also says it’s not all on the QB pic.twitter.com/hCgIlrA48J

— Dylan Ballard (@DylanBallard_UK) September 2, 2023

Here’s more from Stoops on Kentucky’s season opening win over the Cardinals:

Great clip here from coach stoops

– talks about the play that Alex Afari made.

– says he is sure that the fans loved seeing field goals go through

– says they wanted make the fans happy on this holiday weekend.

Take a listen ? pic.twitter.com/SVrbxJefYM

— Dylan Ballard (@DylanBallard_UK) September 2, 2023

Mark Stoops says he doesn’t have an update on Kenneth Horsey.

— Shawn Smith (@gbbcountry) September 2, 2023

Ethan Stone

Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.