🔵 The Official Daily Newsletter For Kentucky Athletics

Good morning. Head coach Mark Stoops knows how to put on a show, and we can’t wait to see what he’s got in store for us this season. While we try to have as much patience as possible over the next 48 hours, let’s take a look back at the top 10 games in the Mark Stoops era.

What else are we mixing into today’s Brew?

🏈 Eli Cox is back playing guard
🏀 Women’s basketball Fan Day announced
🔵 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Big Blue Wall. What comes down must come back up is the story of the offensive line this season. The Big Blue Wall is looking to reclaim its reputation as one of the top offensive lines in the conference—and fifth-year senior Eli Cox is a key piece in doing so.

Last season, Cox was moved over to center, but the coach realized that guard remained the best fit for him. Jager Burton was playing guard when Cox was center, but they switched this season according to the first-game lineup.

Tune into the SEC ESPN Network for the first game against Ball State to see the offensive line improvements this season.

🎟️ Here are important ticket safety reminders for the football season.

🔼 Join The Fun. A whole new look is coming to the women’s basketball Fan Day, and here’s everything you need to know.

When: Saturday, Sept. 9 from 1:30-3 p.m. ET
Where: Corner of Cooper Drive and Sports Center Drive (next to the Kroger Tailgate)
What: Meet & greet, autographs, photos, games, and more!

Important: This is separate from the Kroger Tailgate. If you want access to the Kroger Tailgate, you must provide a receipt of 35 dollars or more per person from the previous seven days.

🏀 Get all of the Fan Day details here.

🤔 BIG BLUE TRIVIA

Twin Rankings. Not to spoil it, but we definitely are. The men’s soccer team is now ranked No. 2 nationally. Don’t worry. You can read more about it below.

And the Sun Belt Conference is also ranked No. 2 nationally because of the number of men’s soccer teams in the conference that are ranked nationally.

Today’s question—how many teams in the Sun Belt Conference are ranked

Think you got it? Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🔵 ONE BIG THING

Two Good. After only one week of the men’s soccer season, the team made its way up in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 National Poll. If you don’t remember, the Wildcats were ranked No.3 in preseason and are now ranked No. 2.

Sitting above Kentucky is Syracuse University, who also won their first two games of the season. The battle is on, and our Wildcats are scratching to be at the top.

⚽️ See all changes in the National Poll here.

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Thursday, August 31

⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. UT Martin @ 7:30 p.m. ET | Tickets

Friday, September 1

🏐 Volleyball vs. Pittsburgh @ 7 p.m. ET (Home Opener) | Tickets

⚽️ Men’s Soccer at Wisconsin-Madison @ 8 p.m. ET

Saturday, September 2

🏈 Football vs. Ball State @ 12 p.m. ET on SEC Network | Watch Live | Reserve Your Tailgate

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 4!

Kentucky is No. 2, Marshall is No. 5, UCF is No. 13, and JMU is No. 17.

🔵 Have a great Thursday!