Overview
- ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Monday that Kentucky is working toward naming Will Stein as its next head coach.
- Thamel said Stein is expected to continue calling Oregon’s offense throughout the College Football Playoff.
- Oregon finished 11-1 and is projected to host a first-round CFP game at Autzen Stadium.
- Oregon decided to retain Stein for the postseason, drawing online concern about recruiting and potential player poaching.
- Stein, 36, is a Louisville native who played quarterback at Louisville and has led Oregon’s offense the past three seasons after Kentucky dismissed Stoops on Sunday.