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Nearly a decade removed, 2016 Southern Miss loss still haunts Kentucky football

Kentucky football will kick off its 2024 season on Saturday against Southern Miss, an opponent the Wildcats fell short against in their 2016 season opener.

Although it has been nearly a decade since the 44-35 loss, it still weighs heavy on head coach Mark Stoops’ mind.

Kentucky defensive end Denzil Ware rushes to the end zone after sacking the quarterback during the Wildcat’s game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Commonwealth Stadium on Sept.