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    Home » Today we explore what Mark Stoops must do to save his job. The projected win total is 4.5, which is just below Stoops career average of 5.5 a season. With the money invested, what is the bare minimum Stoops has to do for you to be good with him returning in 2026?
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    Today we explore what Mark Stoops must do to save his job. The projected win total is 4.5, which is just below Stoops career average of 5.5 a season. With the money invested, what is the bare minimum Stoops has to do for you to be good with him returning in 2026?

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    As the 2025 college football season approaches, all eyes are on Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops — and not for the reasons he might hope. After over a decade at the helm, Stoops finds himself facing one of the most pivotal years of his coaching career. The projected win total for the Wildcats is currently sitting at 4.5 — a troubling figure when compared to his career average of 5.5 wins per season. Given the substantial financial investment the university has poured into the program — from facilities to staff and recruiting resources — the question is simple: What does Stoops have to do this season to justify returning in 2026?

    The pressure is real, and it’s warranted. Stoops has done a commendable job building Kentucky into a respectable SEC program over the years, even posting multiple winning seasons and bowl appearances. But recent seasons have raised doubts. The offense has sputtered, recruiting has stagnated, and fan frustration is growing. Simply put, the results haven’t matched the resources.

    So what’s the bare minimum? While opinions will vary across the fan base, there’s a general consensus forming: anything below six wins — and especially missing a bowl game — will be unacceptable. At the very least, Stoops needs to hit .500 and make a competitive bowl appearance. But it’s not just about the win total. How the team plays matters. Are they getting blown out in SEC matchups, or fighting to the final whistle? Are young players developing? Is there clear direction for the future?

    More than ever, fans want to see progress. The Wildcats don’t have to win the SEC East, but they need to show they’re building toward something meaningful — not regressing. Stoops must also prove he can adapt, particularly with offensive innovation and in-game decision-making. A stagnant, uninspired team won’t cut it anymore, no matter the record.

    The university’s patience has been admirable, but it’s not infinite. In an era where college football is rapidly evolving, programs are demanding more — especially when there’s money on the table. Stoops has given Kentucky some of its best football in modern history, but nostalgia won’t be enough to carry him into 2026.

    This season is more than just another chapter. It’s a test — perhaps the test — of whether Mark Stoops is still the right man to lead the Wildcats forward.

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