The John Clay Podcast

The Kentucky Wildcats play host to the arch-rival Louisville Cardinals in the annual Governor's Cup college football game on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Kroger Field in Lexington. U of L enters the game 7-4 having won five its last six games. Kentucky is 6-5 with losses in five of its last seven games. UK does own a three-game win streak in the series. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist J...

Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story review Kentucky football's 16-6 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, November 19, 2022. They look ahead to the Wildcats' regular season finale against the Louisville Cardinals and discuss the news of Mark Stoops' contract extension. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about...

After losing at home to Vanderbilt, the Kentucky Wildcats welcome the No. 1-ranked Georgia Bulldogs to Kroger Field in Lexington on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Mark Stoops' Wildcats are 6-4 on the season, including 3-4 in the SEC. Kirby Smart's Bulldogs are 10-0 overall, including 7-0 in conference play. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Chip Towers of the Atlanta Jour...

John Calipari's Kentucky Wildcats face Tom Izzo's Michigan State Spartans in college basketball's Champions Classic on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 in Indianapolis. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Matt Charboneau of the Detroit News about Michigan State. He also talked with Ben Roberts of Kentucky.com about Kentucky and also about DJ Wagner's commitment to the Wildcats...

Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the Kentucky Wildcats' 24-21 loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores on November 12, 2022 at Kroger Field in Lexington. The victory snapped a 26-game SEC losing streak for Vandy and dropped UK to 6-4 overall and 3-4 in the SEC this season. Mark and John also talk about Kentucky basketball's game Tuesday against M...

Now 6-3 on the season, the Kentucky Wildcats welcome the Vanderbilt Commodores to Kroger Field on Saturday, November 12, 2022 in an SEC college football matchup. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Chad Bishop of Vanderbilt athletics about the Commodores. He also talks with Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. The SEC Network has the 12 p.m. telecast. Check out co...

The Kentucky football Wildcats defeated Missouri 21-17 in Columbia on Saturday, November 5, 2022. The Kentucky basketball team opens its 2022-23 regular season on Monday, November 7, 2022 against Howard at Rupp Arena. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss both. For more University of Kentucky athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Lea...

After that 44-6 blowout loss at Tennessee, Mark Stoops' Kentucky Wildcats travel to Columbia to face Eli Drinkwitz's Missouri Tigers. The SEC Network has the coverage starting with the noon kickoff. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Matt Stahl of the Columbia Daily Tribune about Mizzou. You'll also hear from Kentucky offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello and defensive...

Mark Stoops' Kentucky Wildcats were drilled 44-6 by Josh Heupel's Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, October 29, 2022. UK dropped to 5-3 overall and 2-3 in the SEC. On the drive back from Knoxville, Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discussed UK's disappointing performance and looked ahead to the final four games of the season. For more University of Kentucky athlet...

The Breeders' Cup World Championships will take place Friday, November 4, 2022 and Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington. The top thoroughbreds from all over the world will compete in 14 Grade 1 races for purses totaling more than $31 million. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Breeders' Cup president and CEO Drew Fleming about why the event i...

Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Jimmy Hyams of WNML radio in Knoxville and Jon Hale of Kentucky.com about Saturday night's matchup between the No. 19-ranked Kentucky Wildcats and No. 3-ranked Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. ESPN has the television coverage, starting at 7 p.m. Tennessee is 7-0 overall, including 3-0 in the SEC. Kentucky is 5-2 overall, includi...

Mark Stoops' Kentucky Wildcats improved to 5-2 on the football season and 2-2 in the SEC with a 27-17 victory over Mike Leach and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on October 15, 2022 at Kroger Field in Lexington. Kentucky.com and Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the Cats' huge win and also look ahead to a road trip to Tennessee after the bye week for UK. For...

Still stinging from last Saturday's loss to South Carolina, the 22nd-ranked Kentucky Wildcats play host to the No. 16-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs in an SEC football battle on Saturday, October 15, 2022. The SEC Network has the television coverage for the 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked to Parrish Alford of the NE Mississippi Daily Journal and Jon...

The University of Kentucky basketball team held its annual Pro Day for NBA scouts on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com UK basketball beat writer Ben Roberts was at the Joe Craft Center to watch the action. Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked to Ben about who played well, Ben's takeaways and how the event differed from previous editions. They also talked...

The Kentucky Wildcats dropped to 4-2 overall and 1-2 in the SEC with a 24-14 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, October 8, 2022 in Lexington. The Cats did so without quarterback Will Levis, who missed the game because of a foot injury. Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss Saturday's loss and look ahead to the Oct. 15 game agains...

The Kentucky Wildcats play the South Carolina Gamecocks in an SEC college football game on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Kroger Field in Lexington. The SEC Network has the television coverage, starting at the 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Ben Portnoy of The State in Columbia about the Gamecocks and Jon Hale of the Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentu...

The Kentucky Wildcats lost to the Ole Miss Rebels 22-19 in an SEC football game in Oxford on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. UK dropped to 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the league. Ole Miss improved to 5-0 overall and 1-0 in the conference. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists Mark Story and John Clay discuss Kentucky's defeat and look ahead to the next game against South Carolina at Kroger Field. For more...

Ranked No. 7 in the latest AP college football poll, the Kentucky Wildcats make the trip to Oxford, Mississippi to face the 14th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Both teams are 4-0. Mark Stoops' Wildcats are 1-0 in SEC play. Saturday will be the conference opener for Lane Kiffin's Rebels. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Parrish Alford for a scouting...

The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 31-23 at Kroger Field on Sept. 24, 2022. UK next travels to Oxford to face the Ole Miss Rebels on Oct. 1. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the Cats win over NIU and the huge SEC game against Lane Kiffin's Rebels. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your a...

Now ranked 8th in the latest AP college football poll, the Kentucky Wildcats play host to the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kroger Field in Lexington. UK is 3-0 on the season. NIU is 1-2. ESPN2 has the 7 p.m. telecast. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Eddie Carifio of the DeKalb Daily Chronicle/Friday Night drive about Northern Illinois...

The now 8th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats shut out the Youngstown State Penguins 31-0 in an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 at Kroger Field. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss UK's win and next Saturday's opponent, Northern Illinois. For more UK football coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Coming off a 26-16 win over the Florida Gators, the now 9th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats play host to FCS opponent Youngstown State Penguins on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Kickoff is set for noon on the SEC Network. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Bob Hannon, play-by-play voice of the Penguins for a scouting report on 2-0 Youngstown State. He also talked with Jon Hale...

The Kentucky volleyball team takes on No. 3-ranked Louisville on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022 and No. 2-ranked Nebraska on Sunday at Memorial Coliseum. Meanwhile, the college basketball recruiting period started on Friday, Sept. 9, with Kentucky coach John Calipari and assistants hitting the road. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kentucky.com's Cameron Drummond about both...

The Kentucky Wildcats knocked off the Florida Gators 26-16 in Gainesville on Saturday, Sept, 10, 2022. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnists John Clay and Mark Story discuss the factors behind UK's win, including the outstanding defensive effort and how the Wildcats got their running game going in the second half. They also talk about how Mark Stoops' name is sure to make the hot lists for job...

The 20th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats travel to Gainesville on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 to face the 12th-ranked Florida Gators. Kickoff is 7 p.m. on ESPN. Florida opened with a 29-26 win over then No. 7 Utah. Kentucky opened with a 37-13 victory over Miami (O). Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talked with Matt Hayes of Saturday Down South about the Gators and Jon Hale of Kentucky.com...