Game week has finally arrived. In less than 72 hours, Kentucky will kick off the 2026 season at Kroger Field against Youngstown State. 11 Personnel is here to get you fired up for the Cats and the Penguins. Ahead of today’s show, we learned that a new kicker will be lining up for the Cats on Saturday, and that Alex Afari may, in fact, be on the game one roster. 11 Personnel is breaking down the roster moves, PLUS… — Did DJ Eliot make us believe that UK struggles against running QBs? — Are the Kentucky coaches sandbagging the wide receivers? — What to make of Kenny Minchey‘s prep?

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We are only eight days away from the start of the Kentucky football season, but in the thick of fantasy football draft time. It got me thinking — Why don’t we have a Kentucky Fantasy Football Draft? That’s exactly what we’re doing on this Friday edition of 11 Personnel. Steven Peake joined me and Adam Luckett as we picked the top “Fantasy Football” players to suit up for the Wildcats since we began watching the Wildcats in the 90s. Which players have the best value? Who is BBN sleeping on? This is a fun dose of nostalgia ahead of the final weekend without Kentucky football.

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Jeremy Jarmon joins 11 Personnel to explain why he believes Kentucky can be a postseason team in Will Stein’s first season and what has him excited about the Wildcats heading into 2026.

If love is a battlefield, then the gridiron has become a courtroom. Before the college football season kicks off, the sport has been filled with legal theatrics. That’s what 11 Personnel is breaking down to kick off your work week. On location from the First Turn at Churchill Downs, the home of the Louisville Kickoff Luncheon, 11 Personnel wades through the wave of news from the final weekend without college football. Don’t worry. In addition to a bunch of legal jargon, there is also some ball being talked. Highlights: — Alex Afari is jumping through legal hoops to return to Kentucky. — Will the Wildcats add a Seattle Seahawks running back? — Any concerns about QB comments? — Injuries (and precautions) shape Kentucky’s second scrimmage.

11 Personnel is wrapping up its first week of daily shows by delivering you a nice refresher ahead of the college football season. You were locked in throughout the transfer portal and coaching carousel, but when so much is happening, it's easy to miss a few things here and there. That's where 11 Personnel comes in. We'll help you play catch-up before you're surprised to see Arthur Smith on Ohio State's sideline this fall. In the midst of all the light-hearted fun, the NCAA won its appeal in the 10th Circuit. 11 Personnel reacts in real time, creating a bit of fun chaos for Kentucky football fans. Highlights for today's show: -- A former Kentucky wideout is a breakout player in the Big 12 -- To move forward, some coaches gotta go back. -- Kentucky will face a few former players in the SEC this fall. -- A never-before-told behind-the-scenes story from the 2022 Kentucky football season. 11 Personnel is presented by Monticello Bank. Enjoy the home court advantage with Monticello Bank’s HELOC Special and use the equity you’ve built in your home to finance special home projects and improvements! Score big with a fantastic introductory rate and attractive closing costs.  With 21 locations in 15 counties across Kentucky, we’re just around the corner, so hurry in and speak with one of our Mortgage Lenders about this limited time offer today! Find us on the web at MBCBANK.COM. Monticello Bank, Where People Matter. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

The Kentucky football season is still 16 days away. Big Blue Nation will not have to wait as long to watch the Wildcats in 2027. We learned that Kentucky is taking advantage of a new rule that will allow the team to start the season in week zero against FCS opponents in 2027 and 2028. 11 Personnel breaks down the benefits of the decision that feels like an absolute no-brainer. That's not all that we're discussing during today's show... -- Will the Louisiana TRO even matter? -- QB clarity at Alabama and in other competitions around the SEC. -- South Carolina is bit by the injury bug. -- The trip to Columbia stands out on the Kentucky football schedule. 11 Personnel is presented by Monticello Bank. Enjoy the home court advantage with Monticello Bank’s HELOC Special and use the equity you’ve built in your home to finance special home projects and improvements! Score big with a fantastic introductory rate and attractive closing costs.  With 21 locations in 15 counties across Kentucky, we’re just around the corner, so hurry in and speak with one of our Mortgage Lenders about this limited time offer today! Find us on the web at MBCBANK.COM. Monticello Bank, Where People Matter. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Nick Roush and Adam Luckett break down Kentucky’s addition of Alex Brown to the football front office before diving into the Wildcats’ biggest X-factors for 2026. 11 Personnel is partnering with the Cash App to help teens get a better grip on their financial future. With the Cash App Card, available to teens 13 to 17 with sponsorship by an eligible parent or guardian, every transaction triggers a real-time notification for you to see - empowering your teen to practice independence while giving you peace of mind by keeping track of their spending. Start by downloading Cash App and sponsoring their account today! New Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code FAMILY10 in their profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Terms apply. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.