That backdrop serves as context for the following: On my list below of the 10 players and coaches in (state of) Kentucky college football who are under the most pressure in 2025, there are three UK figures in the top four:

Western Kentucky is slated to pay a base of $927,180 to Tyson Helton this year, but that number can go up significantly based on certain incentives throughout the year. Western Kentucky reported that Helton divided $38,000 of his Bonuses Paid in 2023-24 among select staff.

The first edition of the 2025 Kentucky football depth chart has been released, and it has several notable developments. The obvious one is Zach Calzada being named QB1, while Cutter Boley will serve as his backup. The starting running back is listed as Dante Dowdell ‘or’ Seth McGowan. No surprise there, even though both were banged up in fall camp.

Our college football Week 1 picks for Louisville vs Eastern Kentucky, Kentucky vs Toledo, WKU vs North Alabama, Ohio State vs Texas, Clemson vs LSU.

Michigan State football has extended an offer to a big-time cornerback prospect from Kentucky. Allen Evans of Louisville, Ky. announced on Sunday that he's received an offer from the Spartans. Evans took to social media to post about his offer from the Spartans.