Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops signed a contract extension earlier this month that confirms he'll remain in his position through the 2030 season, paying him $9 million annually beginning in February.
During his weekly press conference Monday, Stoops addressed the new agreement in-person for the first time.
He admitted he hated the timing of the signing: Nov. 11, one day before a 24-21 home loss to Vanderbilt, which snapped the Commodores' 26-game skid in SEC play.
"It was agreed upon when things were really good," Stoops said, "but obviously I feel bad for (athletics director) Mitch (Barnhart) and (university president) Dr.