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After a blowout, 0-41 loss to arch-rival Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky football fired head coach Mark Stoops on Monday. And the development came with costly consequences. Along with a $38 million buyout, the Wildcats face the possibility of losing their Class of 2026 commit. Isaiah McMillan committed to the University of Kentucky in June 2025. However, with a new leadership under head coach Will Stein. The three-star cornerback has made a new announcement and will remain committed to the Wildcats, but with a clause. “Due to recent HC changes at @UKFootball I will still be committed, but i will be partially opening my recruitment @OfficialKatyFB @RecruitKatyFB”. He was the ninth commit in Kentucky’s 2026 class, turning down offers from Arizona, Iowa, and others. This is a developing story 

After firing Mark Stoops, Kentucky football faces a major setback as they hire Oregon Ducks' offensive coordinator Will Stein.

Insiya Johar is a College Football Writer at EssentiallySports. With a background in media and journalism—including a formative nine-month internship in sports reporting—she brings a sharp eye to the ever-evolving world of college football. As a key member of the ES CFB Recruiting Desk, she closely follows the journeys of top prospects like Arch Manning and compelling dual-sport athletes such as Jackson Cantwell. Yet what truly captivates her are the stories of under-the-radar players—the zero- or two-star recruits who defy expectations to become NFL stars. Her favorite example? Patrick Mahomes, the former three-star recruit whose rise from Texas Tech to league MVP perfectly reflects the kind of narrative she loves to tell.

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