Twitter celebrates Kentucky hiring Will Stein from Oregon

The Kentucky Wildcats wasted no time finding a new head coach, hiring Oregon Football offensive coordinator Will Stein less than a day after firing Mark Stoops following 13 seasons in Lexington. Now, Kentucky fans are making their feelings known across social media.

Stein, 36, has been regarded as one of the nation’s fastest-rising offensive minds, helping develop Bo Nix and Dillon Gabriel into Heisman Trophy finalists while engineering one of college football’s most explosive scoring units. His hire marks a dramatic shift in philosophy for Kentucky, which spent more than a decade under Stoops building around defense, physicality, and ball control.

Many praised Kentucky for moving aggressively toward a modern, high-powered offensive identity, and others highlighted Stein’s quarterback development as a major selling point, noting his success with Nix, Gabriel, and sophomore standout Dante Moore.

Fans are very optimistic as Kentucky eyes a fresh start. With recruiting decisions looming and the transfer portal opening, Stein’s arrival adds intrigue and urgency to the program’s immediate future.

Kentucky Hires Will Stein: Twitter Reactions

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