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Big Blue Brew 9/1: Football's 24-16 Victory

Big Blue Brew 9/1: Football's 24-16 Victory

The football team beat Toledo 24-16 in its season opener.

Big Blue Brew Crew
September 01, 2025

🔵The Official Daily Newsletter For Kentucky Athletics

Good Morning, Cats. It was a victorious weekend for Kentucky football!

SEVENTY NINE yards to the 🏠
#GoBigBlue | @DanteDowdell
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball)
5:59 PM • Aug 31, 2025

What all do we have stirring in today’s Brew? Check It Out Below!

🏈 Cats win 24-16
🏐 First season victory
🔵 And much, much more!

FieldPass: Deone Walker is back in the Bluegrass. The former Wildcat spoke with @MichelleKnezov about adjusting to the NFL and what it’s like to return to Kroger Field for a game.
— UK Sports Network (@UKSportsNetwork)
10:32 PM • Aug 30, 2025

From Field to TV

Former UK football defensive tackle Ricky Lumpkin is joining the official UK Sports Network Pregame Radio Show, bringing his playing experience and perspective to the broadcast. A 2008 SEC Academic Honor Roll selection, Lumpkin appeared in 31 games with 16 starts at UK before moving on to the NFL. He spent five seasons in the league with the Oakland Raiders, Arizona Cardinals, and Indianapolis Colts. A Tennessee “Mr. Football” honoree out of Kenwood High School, Lumpkin overcame a career-threatening hip injury at Kentucky to become a key defensive presence. Off the field, he remains active in community outreach.

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Highlights - Kentucky 24, Toledo 16
#GoBigBlue
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball)
11:07 PM • Aug 30, 2025

🔼 First Victory. The football team took on Toledo in its season opener on Saturday and won 24-16. Dante Dowdell rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown. Zach Calzada connected 10 of 23 throws for 85 yards. Josh Kattus caught a career-high three passes for 43 yards. Calzada, Seth McGowan and Dowdell each scored, with Jacob Kauwe making one field goal.

🏈 Read more about the game.

🔼 Just Short. The women’s soccer team took on Illinois and fell 2-1. The Cats outshot the Illini 19-7. Catherine Rapp scored for Kentucky in the first half.

🤔 BIG BLUE TRIVIA

Great Start. The cross country team started its season at the Tennessee XC Invitational.

The women finished # and the men finished 3rd.

Got a guess? Check below for the answer!

🔵 ONE BIG THING

Sealed it. First dub of the season.😼🔥
#WeAreUK x #BBN
— Kentucky Volleyball (@KentuckyVB)
9:15 PM • Aug 30, 2025

The Start. The volleyball team had a winning weekend. The Cats beat Lipscomb 3-0, winning their season opener for the first time since 2021. Brooklyn DeLeye led the team with 18 kills. Kentucky then took on No. 1 Nebraska and fell 3-2. DeLeye led the team once again with 23 kills.

📆 THE DAYS AHEAD

Monday, September 1

⚽️ #18 Men’s Soccer vs. UCLA @ 1pm ET | Live Stats | Watch

Thursday, September 4

⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Mercyhurst @ 7:30pm ET | Live Stats | Watch

Friday, September 5

⛳️ Men’s Golf Visit Knox Collegiate
🏐 Volleyball at Penn State @ 8pm ET

Saturday, September 6

⛳️ Men’s Golf Visit Knox Collegiate
🏐 Volleyball vs. New Hampshire @ 2pm ET
🏈 Football vs. Ole Miss @ 3:30pm ET | Tickets | Purchase Tailgate

Sunday, September 7

⛳️ Men’s Golf Visit Knox Collegiate
⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Ohio State @ 1pm ET | Live Stats | Watch

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 2nd!

🔵 Have a great Monday, y’all!