Kentucky’s third opponent of the 2022 slate will hit a little close to home. For the first noon kickoff of the season, the Wildcats host FCS Youngstown State for the first-ever meeting between the two programs.
Of course, head coach Mark Stoops hails from Youngstown, Ohio along with safeties coach Frank Buffano, tight ends coach Vince Marrow, and new inside linebackers coach Mike Stoops. There will be storylines aplenty when the Penguins roll into Kroger Field.
As our early scouting series continues, we’ll take a look at YSU and former Cincinnati assistant Doug Phillips who is entering year three with this program.