Toledo Kentucky Football
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops reacts to a play in the first quarter of an NCCA college football game against Toledo, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Swensen)
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Kentucky’s 24-16 victory over Toledo was exactly in line with the team’s blueprint for winning this season: run the ball, play solid defense, and make a few big plays.
Mark Stoops, entering his 13th year at Kentucky, looked like a man who understood the value of 1-0. He praised his team’s toughness. He tipped his cap to a Toledo squad that didn’t go quietly. He saw what his team did well.
