Matt Jones and the KSR crew bring you the latest in UK news and views Mon.-Fri. from 10 to noon.
What this show covers
Kentucky footballKentucky basketballElection DayMark Popewrite-in candidateslocal politicsZoom Diallocollege hoopsMilan MamchilovicBig Blue NationCollege football playoffSECTennesseefan callsCollege GameDay
What listeners will find here
Election Day, football nerves, and a wild Kentucky basketball hour
Election Day races, Kentucky football nerves, and a lively Kentucky basketball check-in drive this hour. The crew also gets into write-in candidates, local ballot questions, and a few off-the-wall stories that turn the conversation sideways.
Kentucky’s easy opener showed the team Pope envisioned
Kentucky’s 85-57 win over Manhattan showed Milan Mamchilovic, Zoom Diallo and the bench in roles that fit. The bigger takeaway was a crowd that lifted Diallo and a team that looked more connected than in the preseason.
Kentucky’s playoff leap and a sharp opening-night basketball win fuel a huge day
Kentucky football’s playoff rise, Kentucky basketball’s season-opening win over Manhattan, and the buzz around both teams drive this hour. The crew breaks down Milan’s shooting, Alex Wilkins’ defense, and why the playoff reveal felt like a breakthrough moment.
Kentucky-Tennessee feels closer than the odds suggest
Kentucky football vs. Tennessee is the focus, with the hosts breaking down why this matchup feels winnable. They also dig into the road trip, a Louisville watch party, and why a big win could change the whole weekend.
Election shockwaves, a giant UK commit, and Tennessee looming
Election Day reshapes the map, and the crew connects the results to Kentucky politics, college sports, and the future of the College Sports Act. Then the focus shifts to UK basketball with a massive 7-foot-5 commitment and the buildup to a huge trip to Knoxville.
