News about Mark Stoops

According to CBS Sports, Elko, 46, became the top choice for the position after an imminent contract between Texas A&M and Kentucky for Mark Stoops' recruitment was 'nixed.' Elko is a fan favorite of Aggies because of his ties to the program and his appointment as Texas A&M's defensive coordinator five years ago, following positive spells at Wake Forest and Notre Dame. The team had a 31-14 record from 2018 to 2021 under Carlos Coleman's tenure as Aggies' defensive coordinator.

Stoops acknowledged the rumors on social media after defeating Louisville 38-31 on Saturday, but not revealing the individual. 'I know there has been a lot of rumors over me and my work situation in the last two days,' Stoops said on X (formerly Twitter). I'm sure I was contacted about a potential role this weekend, but I knew in my heart that I couldn't leave the University of Kentucky right now.' Stoops continued to praise the school and its supporters, reiterating his resolve to remain.

On Sunday afternoon, Kentucky assistant football coach Liam Coen had a medical emergency at the team's office, but the school is reporting that he is in 'good shape' at a Lexington hospital. Doctors will continue to monitor Coen, who is set to be announced on Monday.

In hospital, a Kentucky high school football player who sustained a head injury during a scrimmage last week has died. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association said on Facebook that it joined families, acquaintances, and colleagues in mourning the loss of Pulaski County High School varsity football player Andrew Dodson. The association said, 'No words can explain, defend, or excuse tragedies like this.' We just want peace and love to those around him.'

Scott Frost is no longer the head football coach at Nebraska, but his alma mater did give him a golden parachute in September rather than October, when the school could have reduced his $15 million by more than half. Frost came from Nebraska in December 2017, fresh off an undefeated season at UCF, and he agreed to a seven-year, $35 million deal. In 2019, he was granted a two-year deal that carried the contract until 2026. According to reports, he has a $15 million buyout that would have dropped to $7.5 million if he had been fired before October 1. On Sunday, Nebraska fired Frost amid a 1-2 start to the season and one day after a humiliating loss to Georgia Southern. Frost's brief, unsuccessful tenure at the prestigious program, where he briefly appeared as a quarterback for the Cornhuskers, came to an end.