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Liam Coen named the Big Blue Wall his top priority in Lexington

Kentucky Football‘s offense took a significant dip in 2022, so Mark Stoops brought Liam Coen back to increase production up to 2021 levels or better. Now that Liam Coen is back, he hopes to have the Big Blue Wall back with him.

Part of the problem last season, Kentucky’s offensive line didn’t play up to the Big Blue Wall’s standards. Losing three starters (including NFL draft picks Luke Fortner and Darian Kinnard) was a big hit, but the line still underachieved with experienced pieces under first-year position coach Zach Yenser. By season’s end, Kentucky ranked 127th out of 131 FBS programs in sacks allowed per game (3.