The stadium we now call Kroger Field first opened its gates to Kentucky football fans as Commonwealth Stadium back in 1973. The replacement for Stoll Field/McLean Stadium did not have end zones, electronic video boards or a limestone facade for that first game back on Sept. 15, 1973. It did not have an empty seat in the stands either. 57,800 watched Kentucky quarterback Ernie Lewis run for two touchdowns and throw for another to propel the Wildcats to a 31-26 victory over Virginia Tech.
Over the last 50 years Kentucky has compiled a record of 182-141-4 (.563). Mark Stoops is 46-25 (.