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Depth Charts: Louisville vs. Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Rivalry week has finally arrived. The Louisville and Kentucky football program are set to do battle once again, facing off in Lexington for the annual Battle for the Governor’s Cup.
Here are the depth charts for both the Cardinals and Wildcats:
Changes from Louisville’s Depth Chart vs. Pitt:
Quarterback
9 Tyler Shough (6-5, 230, Gr.)
10 Pierce Clarkson (6-1, 190, R-Fr.)
OR 15 Harrison Bailey (6-5, 230, R-Sr.)
OR 12 Brady Allen (6-6, 220, R-So)
Running Back
25 Isaac Brown (5-9, 190, Fr.)
21 Donald Chaney Jr. (5-10, 210, R-Jr.)
26 Duke Watson (6-0, 180, Fr.)
22 Keyjuan Brown (5-10, 210, R-Fr.)
Wide Receiver
0 Chris Bell (6-2, 220, Jr.)
81 Cataurus Hicks (5-10, 180, R-Fr.)
Wide Receiver
1 Ja’Corey Brooks (6-3, 195, R-Sr.)
49 Kris Hughes (5-11, 190, R-Fr.)
82 Jahlil McClain (5-11, 180, R-Fr.)
Wide Receiver
81 Cataurus Hicks (5-10, 180, R-Fr.)
24 Ahmari Huggins-Bruce (5-11, 180, Sr.)
0 Chris Bell (6-2, 220, Jr.)
Tight End
83 Mark Redman (6-6, 255, Gr.)
85 Nate Kurisky (6-3, 240, R-So.)
88 Jaleel Skinner (6-5, 225, So.)
Left Tackle
71 Monroe Mills (6-7, 315, Jr.)
70 Trevonte Sylvester (6-6, 280, R-Jr.)
Left Guard
68 Michael Gonzalez (6-4, 305, Sr.)
73 Madden Sanker (6-5, 310, R-Fr.)
Center
50 Pete Nygra (6-4, 300, R-Jr.)
73 Madden Sanker (6-5, 310, R-Fr.)
Right Guard
56 Renato Brown (6-4, 315, R-Sr.)
OR 51 Austin Collins (6-3, 295, R-Jr)
Right Tackle
70 Trevonte Sylvester (6-6, 280, R-Jr._
Defensive End
9 Ashton Gillotte (6-3, 275, Sr)
41 Ramon Puryear (6-3, 275, R-Sr.)
91 Richard Kinley II (6-3, 235, R-Sr.)
Nose Tackle
99 Dezmond Tell (6-1, 295, Sr.)
90 Rene Konga (6-4, 290, R-Sr.)
55 William Spencer (6-5, 305, R-Fr.)
Defensive Tackle
93 Jared Dawson (6-2, 305, R-Jr.)
50 Thor Griffith (6-2, 320, Gr.)
Leo (DE/LB)
19 Tramel Logan (6-4, 247, R-Sr.)
33 Myles Jernigan (6-3, 235, R-Sr.)
98 Adonijah Green (6-6, 240, R-Fr.)
Middle Linebacker
34 T.J. Quinn (6-1, 230, R-Jr.)
32 Jurriente Davis (6-1, 235, R-Sr.)
18 T.J. Capers (6-2, 220, R-Fr.)
Weakside Linebacker
6 Stanquan Clark (6-3, 230, So.)
15 Dan Foster Jr. (6-3, 225, R-Sr.)
STAR (LB/S)
35 Antonio Watts (6-2, 225, Jr.)
OR 10 Benjamin Perry (6-3, 205, R-Jr.)
Cornerback
3 Quincy Riley (6-0, 185, R-Sr.)
23 Tahveon Nicholson (5-11, 180, Sr.)
Cornerback
14 Corey Thornton (6-1, 190, Sr.)
OR 23 Tahveon Nicholson (5-11, 180, Sr.)
Free Safety
12 Tamarion McDonald (6-2, 195, Sr.)
OR 21 D’Angelo Hutchinson (6-3, 195, Jr.)
26 M.J. Griffin (6-1, 200, R-Sr.)
21 D’Angelo Hutchinson (6-3, 195, Jr.)
Punter
93 Brady Hodges (6-1, 200, Sr.)
39 Carter Schwartz (6-4, 230, R-Fr.)
Placekicker
38 Brock Travelstead (6-1, 205, Sr.)
98 Nick Keller (6-1, 200, R-So.)
Holder
93 Brady Hodges (6-1, 200, Sr.)
39 Carter Schwartz (6-4, 230, R-Fr.)
Long Snapper
48 Shai Kochav (6-3, 230, R-Jr.)
46 Brady McEnaney (6-2, 225, Fr.)
Kick Returner
1 Ja’Corey Brooks (6-3, 195, R-Sr.)
25 Isaac Brown (5-9, 190, Fr.)
Punt Returner
24 Ahmari Huggins-Bruce (5-11, 180, Sr.)
3 Quincy Riley (6-0, 195, R-Sr.)
Left Tackle
69 Marques Cox (6-5, 318, Sr-1L)
71 Malachi Wood (6-8, 320, Fr-RS)
Left Guard
62 Jager Burton (6-4, 316, Jr-2L,)
53 Aba Selm (6-4, 303, Fr-HS)
Center
75 Eli Cox (6-4, 309, Sr-4L)
50 Koby Keenum (6-4, 302, Fr-RS)
Right Guard
52 Jalen Farmer (6-5, 314, So-Tr)
73 Dylan Ray (6-6, 310, Jr-1L)
Right Tackle
71 Malachi Wood (6-8, 320, Fr-RS,)
78 Anfernee Crease (6-6, 315, So-Tr)
Wide Receiver (F)
9 Ja’Mori Maclin (5-11, 190, Jr-Tr)
5 Anthony Brown-Stephens (5-10, 176, So-1L)
Wide Receiver (X)
7 Barion Brown (6-1, 182, Jr-2L)
13 Fred Farrier II (6-1, 182, Jr-Tr)
Wide Receiver (Z)
6 Dane Key (6-3, 210, Jr-2L)
13 Fred Farrier II (6-1, 182, Jr-Tr)
Tight End (Y)
84 Josh Kattus (6-4, 246, Jr-2L)
81 Willie Rodriguez (6-4, 245, Fr-HS)
Tight End (F)
85 Jordan Dingle (6-4, 238, So-1L)
15 Khamari Anderson (6-5, 252, So-1L)
Quarterback
12 Brock Vandagriff (6-3, 217, Jr-Tr)
8 Cutter Boley (6-5, 214, Fr-HS)
or 2 Gavin Wimsatt (6-3, 227, Jr-Tr)
Running Back
0 Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (6-0, 210, Sr-1L)
10 Jamarion Wilcox (5-10, 197, Fr-RS)
Defensive End
90 Tre’vonn Rybka (6-4, 284, Sr-3L)
8 Octavious Oxendine (6-1, 278, Sr-4L)
Nose Guard
9 Keeshawn Silver (6-4, 336, Jr-1L)
99 Kendrick Gilbert (6-5, 275, Fr-RS)
Defensive Tackle
0 Deone Walker (6-6, 345, Jr-2L)
92 Kahlil Saunders (6-5, 291, Jr-2L)
Strongside Linebacker
3 Alex Afari Jr. (6-2, 222, Jr-2L)
or 42 Tyreese Fearbry (6-5, 242, So-1L)
Outside Linebacker
13 J.J. Weaver (6-5, 255, Sr-4L)
55 Noah Matthews (6-5, 254, So-1L)
2 Jamon Dumas-Johnson (6-1,245, Sr-Tr)
22 Grant Godfrey (6-3, 225, Fr-RS)
Middle Linebacker
2 Jamon Dumas-Johnson (6-1,245, Sr-Tr)
22 Grant Godfrey (6-3, 225, Fr-RS)
Weakside Linebacker
3 Alex Afari Jr. (6-2, 222, Jr-2L)
34 Jayvant Brown (6-0, 225, So-1L)
Field Cornerback
6 JQ Hardaway (6-3, 191, Jr-1L)
or 10 Jantzen Dunn (6-0, 185, Jr-1L)
Boundary Cornerback
1 Maxwell Hairston (6-1, 186, Jr-2L)
5 DJ Waller Jr. (6-3, 202, So-Tr)
or 21 Nasir Addison (6-0, 199, So-1L)
Strong Safety
11 Zion Childress (6-0, 195, Sr-2L)
4 Kristian Story (6-1, 213, Sr-Tr)
Free Safety
25 Jordan Lovett (6-2, 205, Jr-2L)
or 14 Ty Bryant (6-0, 197, So-1L)
Kicker
16 Alex Raynor (6-0, 185, Sr-1L)
91 Jacob Kauwe (6-1, 206 (Fr-HS)
Kickoffs
48 Aidan Laros (6-2, 212, Jr-Tr)
91 Jacob Kauwe (6-1, 206, Fr-HS)
Punter
48 Aidan Laros (6-2, 212, Jr-Tr)
93 Wilson Berry (6-4, 217, Jr-1L)
Long Snapper
42 Alex McLaughlin (5-10, 229, Jr-Tr)
56 Walker Himebauch (6-1, 223, So-1L)
Short Snapper
56 Walker Himebauch (6-1, 223, So-1L)
42 Alex McLaughlin (5-10, 229, Jr-Tr)
Holder
93 Wilson Berry (6-4, 217, Jr-1L)
48 Aidan Laros (6-2, 212, Jr-Tr)
Kickoff Return
7 Barion Brown (6-1, 182, Jr-2L)
0 Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (6-0, 210, Sr-1L)
Punt Return
9 Ja’Mori Maclin (5-11, 190, Jr-Tr)
or 7 Barion Brown (6-1, 182, Jr-2L)
6 Dane Key (6-3, 210, Jr-2L)
*Depth chart from Kentucky’s last game vs. Texas. Their DT vs. Louisville has yet to be released.
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Fourth of July festivities to celebrate in Louisville
See the Fourth of July festivities planned in Louisville for America’s 250th birthday celebration.
Fourth of July is almost here, and Kentuckians are getting ready to light up the sky.
Before you plan your fireworks celebrations, it’s important to know what is and isn’t allowed under Kentucky law. Here’s what to know about fireworks laws and safety tips in the Bluegrass State ahead of Independence Day.
Can you set off fireworks in Kentucky?
Yes. As long as you live in a place where local ordinances don’t prohibit it, according to the Kentucky State Fire Marshal’s website.
Are fireworks legal in Louisville?
In Louisville or Jefferson County, larger display fireworks are not legal due to a local law. Some consumer products that don’t leave the ground, such as sparklers, are allowed.
If the cautionary label on the firework has the words “explosive,” “emits flaming pellets,” “flaming balls,” “firecracker,” “report” or “rocket,” it is automatically a no-go, according to the Louisville-Jefferson County Code of Ordinances.
But, smaller ones like sparklers, cylindrical or cone fountains, wheels and ground spinners are legal. Still, don’t let the size fool you − they can burn up to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Learn more: Check out these 4th of July events taking place across Kentucky
How to use fireworks safely
The state fire marshal suggests following the following advice when using fireworks:
- Use fireworks outdoors.
- Obey local laws.
- Keep a bucket of water or a working water hose nearby.
- Use fireworks as intended and avoid altering them or combining them.
- Never relight “dud” fireworks. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
- Spectators should keep a safe distance from the person lighting the firework (the individual lighting it should wear safety glasses).
- Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a “designated adult operator.”
- Do not use homemade fireworks or illegal explosives.
- Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.
- Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.
- Read and follow all instructions on the label.
Former Courier Journal reporter Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez contributed. Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.
Which teams need to nail the NBA Draft the most?
Listing the teams that can least afford to mess up this year’s NBA draft.
LEXINGTON — Otega Oweh will begin his NBA career on the move.
The Miami Heat drafted Oweh in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday, June 24. Oweh was the No. 41 overall pick (and the 11th selection of the second round).
But he won’t remain in Miami: Oweh reportedly is part of a trade that will send him to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Oweh starred for Kentucky basketball the past two seasons. He was a primary component of the first and second squads of coach Mark Pope’s tenure at UK.
Here’s what to know about Oweh, the Wildcats’ newest draft selection:
Oweh began his time as a collegian at Oklahoma, where he spent two seasons. He played in 32 games (28 starts) for the Sooners in 2023-24, averaging 11.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1 assist per outing.
But he was a revelation at Kentucky, inarguably the team’s top player the past two seasons.
During his debut in 2024-25, Oweh paced the Wildcats in points per game (16.2) and double-digit efforts (33 times in 36 games). He started the season scoring 10 or more in the team’s first 26 games, which was the longest streak by a Kentucky player since Malik Monk did so 30 times in a row in 2016-17.
After going through the draft process and returning to UK, Oweh entered the 2025-26 campaign as the SEC’s preseason Player of the Year.
He wound up being every bit as consistent as in Year 1, scoring 10-plus points in 35 of the Cats’ 36 games. Oweh, who was named to the All-SEC Second Team by the league’s coaches, averaged a team-high 18.6 points per game.
He finished his Kentucky career with 1,255 points, the most ever by a player in his first two seasons with the program.
Along with his scoring prowess, Oweh also set single-season personal bests for rebounds (4.8), assists (2.7) and steals (1.8) per game.
Despite his standout two-year career with the Cats, Oweh was not a highly touted transfer portal prospect following the 2023-24 season. He was 31st according to 247Sports, while ESPN ranked him 59th and On3 didn’t even include him in its top 100.
Hailing from Blair Academy in New Jersey, Oweh was unanimously rated as a four-star prospect in the 2022 class, earning that ranking from Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN.
Oweh was slightly taller than 6-foot-4 (without shoes) at the NBA Draft Combine. During that testing, he weighed 216 pounds. That’s nearly identical to Oweh’s figures on Kentucky’s official 2025-26 roster, where he was listed at 6-4 and 220 pounds.
NBAdraft.net wrote that Oweh’s most logical pro comps are the Harrison twins — ex-UK greats Aaron and Andrew — and Josh Okogie.
Reach Kentucky men’s basketball and football reporter Ryan Black at rblack@gannett.com and follow him on X at @RyanABlack.
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