A program that lost to Florida 31 consecutive times from 1987 to 2017 has now won four of its past five games against the Gators. Stoops joined Bear Bryant as just the second UK coach to ever beat Florida five times. The 31-point win was UK’s largest margin of victory over the Gators since 1950.

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops will hold his weekly press conference on Monday at noon ET. Watch the video below or by clicking this link.

It’s a little easier sell this week. Mark Stoops says Kentucky is getting better. They’re stacking small wins. They’re finding continuity. They’re steady in their approach.

With a football program going in the wrong direction but a coach with a $38 million contract buyout, the University of Kentucky is in a difficult spot.

This week, the Cats return home to face Florida and the Gators’ dynamic quarterback, DJ Lagway. Stoops knows that the Gators have many offensive weapons, including the talented signal caller.

"Lot of mixed emotions after this past week. Really encouraged with the way our team played. Really set up well for us, I appreciate the fans and ex-players, and so many people around and excited about that game and encouraged with the way our kids played.

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