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Will Stein Keeps Starters Unnamed as He Builds Depth at Kentucky

Stein says open, position‑by‑position competitions will shape the roster and fall camp will determine who starts

Overview

  • At media day Monday, Will Stein said there are no confirmed starters and that every position will be decided through competition during fall camp.
  • Kentucky reshaped its roster this offseason by combining high‑school recruiting, junior college signings and a large transfer intake to add experience and depth.
  • Kenny Minchey is presented as the leading quarterback candidate but Stein listed multiple contenders and stressed that Minchey has not been given the job.
  • Several players will miss the start of fall camp, including Tegra Tshabola, Nic Anderson, Jovontae Barnes, Jaden Smith and Sam Greene, with Tshabola expected back within about a week after a minor procedure.
  • The program also promoted Pete Nochta into a larger front‑office role to align personnel work with Stein’s process‑driven approach and the team will test that depth when fall camp opens the week of Aug. 6 ahead of the Sept. 5 opener at Kroger Field.