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Kentucky

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Starters

  1. QBKenny Minchey
  2. RBCJ Baxter
  3. WRDJ Miller
  4. TEWillie Rodriguez
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 3
    84
    Kenny MincheyRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 10
    78
    Callum WitherRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 9
    66
    Matt PonatoskiFR
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Defense starters

  1. DEMi'Quise Humphrey-Grace
  2. NTTavion Gadson
  3. DTJamarrion Harkless
  4. LOLBCedric Works
  5. WLBElijah Barnes
  6. MLBGrant Godfrey
  7. ROLBSam Greene
  8. LCBHasaan Sykes
  9. SSTy Bryant
  10. FSJordan Castell
  11. RCBTerhyon Nichols
  12. NBAaron Gates
RB
  1. 1
    87
    CJ BaxterRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 26
    78
    Jason PattersonRS SO
  3. 2
    71
    Jovantae BarnesRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 7
    87
    DJ MillerSO
    Starter
  2. 12
    79
    Brock CoffmanRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 18
    74
    Xavier DaisyJR/TR
    TRANSFER

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Injury status isn't confirmed for Kentucky right now — the depth chart above reflects listed rank only.

Next game kickoff time

Kentucky Wildcats plays Tennessee away on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 06:15 PM ET.

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Changed in Week 9

  • DT: Jaden Williams → Jamarrion Harkless
  • PT: Thomas O'Hara → Wilson Berry
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Articles and coaching staff
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Coaching Staff

Head CoachWill Stein1st season
Offensive CoordinatorJoe Sloan
Defensive CoordinatorJay Bateman
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
32.9
Yards/G
386.4
Pass Yds/G
219.4
Rush Yds/G
167.0
TO Margin
3
3rd Down %
33.70%
Total TD
31
Sacks
21
TFL
37
INT
12
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #10 IN WS POWER
Results this season+5.2 pts

Beat LSU Tigers (then #4) in week 6.

2025 SP+: 8.5

85%

Roster talent: 83rd percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #60 national

6%

Returning production: 19%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; +5.2 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

25 adds in two-deep · avg 83 OVR · top add: J. Castell (FS, 91, from Florida)

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Kentucky transfer portal

Kentucky Wildcats transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

26 transfers on the Kentucky depth chart, 12 projected to start. Showing the top 16. Tap a name for the player page.

Kentucky Starting Quarterback

Kentucky Wildcats starting lineup

Kentucky starting lineup: QB Kenny Minchey, RB CJ Baxter, WR-X DJ Miller, TE Willie Rodriguez. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Kenny Minchey is the projected starting quarterback for Kentucky as of November 1, 2026. Callum Wither is listed second.

Kentucky also projects CJ Baxter at running back, DJ Miller at wide receiver and Willie Rodriguez at tight end.

The full Kentucky Wildcats two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Kenny Minchey · QBCJ Baxter · RBDJ Miller · WR-XWillie Rodriguez · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Kentucky's starting quarterback?
Kenny Minchey is the projected starting quarterback for Kentucky as of November 1, 2026. Callum Wither is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Kentucky?
CJ Baxter is the projected starter at running back for Kentucky, with Jason Patterson listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Kentucky?
DJ Miller is the projected starter at wide receiver for Kentucky, with Brock Coffman listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Kentucky?
Willie Rodriguez is the projected starter at tight end for Kentucky, with Henry Boyer listed second.
When was the Kentucky Wildcats depth chart last updated?
The Kentucky Wildcats depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 1, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Kentucky's record last season?
Kentucky Wildcats finished 5-7 (2-6 in SEC play).
When does Kentucky Wildcats play next?
Kentucky Wildcats plays Tennessee away on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 06:15 PM ET.
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Full Kentucky roster

Every player on the Kentucky Wildcats depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: DJ Miller, Brock Coffman, Xavier Daisy, Denairius Gray

WR: Nic Anderson, Ja'Kayden Ferguson, Shane Carr

WR: Kenny Darby, Prince Jean

LT: Lance Heard, Mark Robinson

LG: Olaus Alinen, Jordan Knox, Hank Timon

C: Coleton Price, Hayes Johnson

RG: Tegra Tshabola, Aba Selm, Cameron Jones

RT: Malachi Wood, Max Anderson, Jermiel Atkins Jr.

TE: Willie Rodriguez, Henry Boyer, Mikkel Skinner

QB: Kenny Minchey, Callum Wither, Matt Ponatoski, Brennen Ward

RB: CJ Baxter, Jason Patterson, Jovantae Barnes

Defense

DE: Mi'Quise Humphrey-Grace, Ahmad Breaux, Tyler Thomas, Brian Robinson

NT: Tavion Gadson, Kalen Edwards

DT: Jamarrion Harkless, Jaden Williams, Dominic Wiseman

LOLB: Cedric Works, Lorenzo Cowan

WLB: Elijah Barnes, Alex Afari Jr., Antwan Smith

MLB: Grant Godfrey, Tavion Wallace, Devin Smith

ROLB: Sam Greene, Ben Duncum

CB: Hasaan Sykes, Grant Grayton, Nasir Addison

SS: Ty Bryant, Dyllon Williams, Andrew Purcell

FS: Jordan Castell, Cyrus Reyes, Jesse Anderson III

CB: Terhyon Nichols, Isaiah McMillian, Demarcus Gardner

NB: Aaron Gates, Jaden Smith, Kevis Thomas

Special Teams

PT: Wilson Berry, Thomas O'Hara

PK: Adam Zouagui, Jacob Kauwe

KO: Adam Zouagui, Jacob Kauwe

LS: Spencer Radnoti, Cole Marszalek

H: Wilson Berry

PR: Brock Coffman, Andrew Weber, Ty Bryant

KR: Ja'Kayden Ferguson, Andrew Weber, DJ Miller, Jason Patterson