Well, it’s actually happening.

After a 4-8 season last season and a 5-7 season this year that included blowout losses to Vanderbilt and Louisville to cap off the season, the UK Athletics administration decided a change needed to be made, and Stoops reportedly agreed to allow the massive buyout to be paid over a longer period of time as opposed to the 60 days included in his contract.

It’s a sad, but necessary move for the football program. For all the good that Stoops has done, things have fallen apart in recent years, and it was hard to see a path forward for next season. Fans had almost no reason for optimism headed into next season, and with a 9-game SEC schedule ahead, it was hard to see things getting any better.

But that doesn’t negate the great things Stoops has done for Kentucky football. When he took over as head coach, the Wildcats were coming off a 2-10 season with a roster nowhere near ready to compete in the SEC. Stoops elevated the program to new levels and did things many didn’t think were possible.

Stoops deserves to be recognized for what he accomplished at Kentucky, but it was also clear it was time for a change. Both of those can be true.

On the basketball front, we’re tracking where the Wildcats land in the latest college basketball rankings. Where will the Cats land in the new AP Poll?

There wasn’t a lot to take away from last week. Kentucky played just one game, defeating Tennessee Tech 104-54 after being tied 25-25 with 6 minutes remaining in the first half.

Kentucky now ranks 8th in Haslametrics after sitting at 6th to start the week last week. The Cats are actually up to 11th in KenPom after starting last week ranked 12th. Kentucky remains at 15th over at Evan Miya’s rankings.

Kyle Boone over at CBS has Kentucky ranked 18th.

The Cats have two big-time games this week, taking on North Carolina tomorrow in the ACC/SEC challenge and facing off against Gonzaga on Friday.

Stein and Hartline seem to lead the list.

A look back at how things fell apart.

Big games coming up this week.

Can’t wait to have him on the floor.

76 career rushing touchdowns for the Bills QB.

The AFC South is turning into chaos.

Big night for the #1 pick.

How will the committee handle Ole Miss?

Would be the end of an era in Pittsburgh.