Mike Stoops had recruited Jonathan McKnight for months. As Wednesday's signing day neared, Stoops figured he'd get in with the River Ridge, La., star by reaching out to his famous brother: former USC ...

LEXINGTON — When Mark Stoops' 13-year tenure as Kentucky football coach came to a close with his dismissal Dec. 1, it wasn't only the end for him. It also plunged his now-former assistants into an ...

Nebraska football coach Bo Pelini doesn’t think much of Arizona’s decision to fire his close friend Mike Stoops, especially in the middle of the season. Get up-to ...

LOS ANGELES — Mike Stoops strolled into the downtown L.A. Hotel for an early-morning press conference Thursday with the confidence of a coach whose team is playing in the Rose Bowl.

Mark Stoops is no longer the head coach of the Kentucky football program after 13 seasons, per reports. He led the Wildcats to two 10-win seasons and a streak of eight consecutive bowl appearances.

“I want to thank Mark for his dedication and leadership over the past 13 years, and as importantly, the friendship that is marked by walking these journeys together," UK athletics director Mitch ...