Kentucky Fires Mark Stoops, SEC's Longest-Tenured Coach
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Kentucky has fired the SEC's longest-tenured coach, ending Mark Stoops' tenure after back-to-back losing records.
Stoops's future in Lexington was a talking point after his Wildcats hit their rock bottom for the 2025 season: a 41-0 loss to hated rival Louisville in the season's final game Saturday, capping off a second straight losing season for Kentucky under Stoops.
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