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Kentucky targets Texas A&M’s Jay Bateman to rebuild struggling Wildcat defense

Kentucky Football, 12/11/2025

Kentucky is wasting no time trying to fix one of its biggest problems from last season: defensive inconsistency. The Wildcats are expected to hire Texas AM defensive coordinator Jay Bateman , a move that signals an urgent effort to toughen up a unit that simply couldn’t get enough stops in 2025. And for a fan base starving for more physical, dependable football, this move brings a mix of intrigue and optimism.

Bateman arrives after helping guide a Texas AM defense that allowed 23.9 points per game, ranking 54th nationally . While not elite, the Aggies compensated with pressure; 41 sacks, tied for the most in the country. That’s the kind of disruptive e

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