chrisbeasmoreMon, December 1, 2025 at 3:44 AM UTC·5 min readKentucky fans and college football personalities flooded social media after the school reportedly parted ways with head coach Mark Stoops.
The decision to part ways with Stoops after 13 seasons sparked a wave of social media reactions. Stoops departs with a 72-80 record (excluding the 2021 season) and recent struggles, including a 5-7 finish in 2025 with blowout losses to Vanderbilt and Louisville that played a major role in the move.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFans expressed both gratitude and frustration. Many praised Stoops for his early success, including multiple bowl appearances and a 10-win season in 2018, while others noted the program’s decline over the past few years. Social media posts ranged from “Thanks for the memories, Coach Stoops” to “It was time for a change, and Kentucky football needs a fresh start.”
Jeff Drummond was the first national name to confirm the firing and highlight its inevitability on Cats Illustrated. As Kentucky searches for its next head coach, fans remain engaged and eager to see who will lead the program into a new era.
