2015 Kentucky Wildcats football team

American college football season January 2026 February 2026 2015 Kentucky Wildcats football Kentucky Wildcats 2005 logo.svg 150px Kentucky Wildcats logo Southeastern Conference Eastern Division SEC 5–7 2–6 Mark Stoops 3rd Shannon Dawson 1st Air raid D. J. Eliot 3rd 3–4 Commonwealth Stadium The 2015 Kentucky Wildcats football team (variously "Kentucky", "UK", or "Wildcats") represented the University of Kentucky in the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wildcats competed in their 122nd season and 82nd as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) as part of its Eastern Division. The team was led by head coach Mark Stoops, in his third year, and played home games at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. They finished the season 5–7, 2–6 in SEC play to finish in a tie for fourth place in the Eastern Division. Personnel Coaching staff Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops entered his third year as the Wildcat's head coach for the 2015 season. On November 30, 2014, Offensive Coordinator Neal Brown accepted the Head Coach position at Troy.UK's Neal Brown Announced as Troy Head Coach Kyle Tucker http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/uk-beat/2014/11/30/uks-neal-brown-announced-as-troy-head-coach/19715995/ The Courier-Journal Louisville November 30, 2014 April 10, 2015 In his place, Kentucky hired West Virginia Co-offensive Coordinator Shannon Dawson.It's Official: Dawson Hired as UK Coordinator Jonathan Lintner http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2014/12/19/official-kentucky-hires-wvus-shannon-dawson-offensive-coordinator/20646773/ The Courier-Journal Louisville December 19, 2014 April 10, 2015 Special Teams coach Craig Naivar accepted a position at Houston and was replaced by Andy Buh.UK Football Assistant Craig Naivar Leaving Kyle Tucker http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/uk-beat/2014/12/18/uk-football-assistant-craig-naivar-leaving/20592375/ The Courier-Journal Louisville December 18, 2014 April 10, 2015 Kentucky Wildcats Name Position Consecutive season atKentucky in current position Mark Stoops Head coach 3rd Shannon Dawson Offensive coordinator, Quarterbacks 1st D. 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Eliot Defensive coordinator, Inside Linebackers 3rd Derrick Ansley Defensive backs 3rd Jimmy Brumbaugh Defensive line 3rd Andy Buh Outside linebackers 1st Tommy Mainord Wide receivers 3rd Vince Marrow Tight Ends, Recruiting Coordinator 3rd John Schlarman Offensive line 3rd Chad Scott Running backs 3rd Transfers Quarterback Maxwell Smith transferred to San Diego State for his senior season.UK Quarterback Maxwell Smith to Transfer Kyle Tucker http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2015/01/09/kentucky-quarterback-maxwell-smith-announces-transfer/21532051/ The Courier-Journal Louisville January 11, 2015 April 10, 2015 Running back Braylon Heard forgat his last season of eligibility and entered the 2015 NFL draft.Braylon Heard Declares for NFL Draft http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011415aaf.html University of Kentucky Department of Intercollegiate Athletics January 14, 2015 April 10, 2015 dead April 16, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150416002023/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011415aaf.html Running back Josh Clemons transferred from the program in May after receiving his degree.UK Running Back Josh Clemons to Transfer Kyle Tucker http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2015/02/04/uk-running-back-josh-clemons-to-transfer/22851995/ The Courier-Journal Louisville February 4, 2015 April 10, 2015 Schedule Kentucky's 2015 schedule comprised 8 home games and 4 away games. The Wildcats hosted SEC opponents Florida, Missouri, Auburn, and Tennessee, and traveled to South Carolina, Mississippi State, Georgia, and Vanderbilt. yes yes 2015 AP Poll released prior to game September 5 7:00 p.m. Louisiana–Lafayette y Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, Kentucky ESPNU W 40–33 62,293 September 12 7:30 p.m. y South Carolina Williams-Brice Stadium Columbia, South Carolina SEC Network W 26–22 82,178 September 19 7:30 p.m. Florida Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, Kentucky SEC Network L 9–14 70,588 September 26 7:30 p.m. 25 Missouri Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, Kentucky SEC Network W 21–13 58,008 October 3 7:30 p.m. Eastern Kentucky y Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, Kentucky SEC Net Alt. W 34–27 OT 63,380 October 15 7:00 p.m. Auburn Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, Kentucky ESPN L 27–30 63,407 October 24 7:30 p.m. y Mississippi State Davis Wade Stadium Starkville, Mississippi SEC Network L 16–42 61,168 October 31 7:30 p.m. Tennessee Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, Kentucky SEC Network L 21–52 60,886 November 7 12:00 p.m. y Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, Georgia SEC Network L 3–27 92,746 November 14 4:00 p.m. y Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Stadium Nashville, Tennessee SEC Network L 17–21 30,301 November 21 12:00 p.m. Charlotte y Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, Kentucky SEC Net Alt. W 58–10 56,195 November 28 12:00 p.m. Louisville y Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, Kentucky SEC Network L 24–38 62,512 #dddddd References Kentucky 2015 NCAA