LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mark Stoops is no longer the University of Kentucky football coach.

UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart said Monday morning on social media he wanted to thank Stoops not only for his dedication and leadership for the past 13 years, but also for "the friendship that is marked by walking these journeys together."

"His tenure transformed the program and reset expectation," Barnhart said. "His time here was filled with memorable victories, a historic run of consecutive bowl appearances, and a commitment to developing young men both on and off the field."

UK President Eli Capilouto also thanked the coach for his time with the program.

"He helped lead the revival of this program and achieved historic results," he said. "We are deeply appreciative of what he accomplish

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