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What Mark Stoops said following Kentucky’s upset win over rival Louisville
By Ethan Stone
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Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats downed No. 10 Louisville in Northern Kentucky Saturday afternoon, 38-31. The Wildcats finish the regular season 7-5 after a giant win over the Cardinals.
Following the game Stoops addressed media to discuss the Wildcats’ best-played game of the season.
Stoops told reporters that he knew his team would be ready for the Cardinals, who are currently the No. 2 team in the ACC and set to face Florida State in the ACC Championship game.
So, what does this win for the Wildcats say about the strength of the ACC?
Mark Stoops was confident his team would be ready to play against Louisville in front of a capacity crowd.
“The SEC will prepare you for anything.”
— Nick Roush (@RoushKSR) November 25, 2023
Stoops also saw a huge game from star RB Ray Davis, who rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown against the Cardinals while catching 4 balls for 51 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Stoops on Ray Davis: “It was nice to see Ray run like Ray.”
— Nick Roush (@RoushKSR) November 25, 2023
Stoops asked the O-line to “put it on them” late in the game and the Big Blue Wall delivered the running lanes for Ray Davis and Co.
— Nick Roush (@RoushKSR) November 25, 2023
Here’s more from Stoops’ postgame press conference:
Mark Stoops talks about JJ Weaver and his ups and downs this season.
He talks about the resolve he has shown, having a sit down with him and having a big game in the home city. pic.twitter.com/nka6gJPk4I
— Dylan Ballard (@DylanBallard_UK) November 25, 2023
Stoops on not committing any penalties: “I told them how emotional this game was going to be. … But ultimately, this comes down to execution.” Said not getting a single flag showed team has continued learning all season.
— Ryan Black (@RyanABlack) November 25, 2023
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops here. “A lot of you in here have been covering us all season and for many years. Like in ’18, we’ve been through some ups and downs. Just really proud of this team for how they finished.”
— Ryan Black (@RyanABlack) November 25, 2023
And for those curious, Stoops also denied discussing any ties to the vacant Texas A&M job.
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
