Will Stein was a quarterback at Trinity High School and the University of Louisville. He's been Oregon's offensive coordinator since 2023.

Stein is set to replace Mark Stoops, who spent 13 seasons leading the Kentucky Wildcats.

LEXINGTON — Kentucky football reportedly is closing in on its new coach.

Will Stein , a Kentucky native, is working toward a deal to become the Wildcats' next coach, according to Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports and Pete Thamel of ESPN. A former quarterback at Trinity High School before moving on to Louisville , Stein has been Oregon 's offensive coordinator since 2023.

This will be the first head coaching job for the 36-year-old Stein.

During his time guiding the Ducks ' offense, they've been among the most explosive units in the country.

They were

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