
In Episode 22 of Conversations with Chris and Cameron, the guys break down Kentucky’s latest setback and what Mark Stoops had to say postgame. Despite the loss, Stoops struck a confident tone, making it clear he still believes in this team. The discussion dives into the critical mistakes that doomed Kentucky with turnovers, six sacks on freshman QB Cutter Boley, and continued struggles on third down and in the red zone. While Boley had his share of growing pains, Stoops praised his toughness and insisted the young QB isn’t fragile and will only improve with more reps. Still, Bush Hamdan’s offense has now gone 11 straight power conference games without scoring more than two offensive touchdowns, raising major concerns about scheme and execution. On the bright side, Seth McGowan continued to shine with his second straight 100+ yard rushing game, putting him on pace for a historic season. Defensively, UK had no answers for South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers, who beat them through the air and on the ground while the Wildcats failed to force a takeaway. With Kentucky sitting at 1–11 in its last 12 power conference matchups, the big question looms, is this a rebuild or a downward trend? Looking ahead, Chris and Cameron debate whether Kentucky can realistically hang with Georgia or if another blowout is on deck. The episode wraps with a conversation about fan frustration versus Stoops’ optimism and how much patience Big Blue Nation has left.