KSR Today: The status of Will Levis and bringing back the UK-IU series

Good morning, folks! We’ve got a busy weekend ahead of us. Big Blue Madness is Friday night followed by a massive showdown at Kroger Field against No. 16 Mississippi State on Saturday. Keeneland is also an option. Plenty of poor decisions will be made across the city of Lexington over the next few days.

But today is only Thursday, meaning we have to suffer through the rest of the workweek just a little bit longer. The good news is we have plenty of Kentucky sports content to help get you there. We’ll start with the Kentucky football defense, which spoke with the media on Wednesday to give their thoughts on the team and this weekend’s matchup.

Defensive coordinator Brad White along with Carrington Valentine, Tyrell Ajian, and DeAndre Square all gave their thoughts. You can watch/listen below.

Later today, we’ll hear once again from Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops, who will preview Saturday’s game against Mississippi State. Speaking of Stoops…

Update on Will Levis’s status

It sounds like Will Levis will be back in action Saturday night at Kroger Field. After missing the South Carolina game with a foot injury, the Kentucky quarterback returned to practice Monday. During Wednesday’s SEC Teleconference, Mark Stoops said he expects Levis to be in uniform against Mississippi State.

“Obviously, it’s important to get our quarterback back, get him out there. He’s been able to practice the first couple days of the week. We’ll see how it goes today,” Stoops said of Levis. “Right now it seems like he’ll be healthy, barring any setbacks. Obviously that brings a lot of energy to our team.”

Later on in the teleconference, SEC reporting legend Bob Holt asked Stoops if he believes Will Levis will be able to play Saturday night.

“I do. I feel like barring any setbacks, he should be good to go,” Stoops added. “He’s been out there Monday, Tuesday and we practice this afternoon; expecting him to be out there today. We hope he’s at or near full strength.”

Good news.

Kentucky-Indiana basketball series back?

It’s sure looking that way.

Multiple sources tell Jon Rothstein that Kentucky and Indiana are in “advanced discussions” to play a multi-year series with games both on campus and at neutral sites. Before you get too excited, Rothstein reports that the series isn’t expected to start for “a couple of years.”

Make it happen, Cal.

Volleyball, men’s soccer continue winning streaks

A pair of nationally ranked Wildcat teams extended their winning streaks on Wednesday night.

First, the No. 19 volleyball ‘Cats cruised to its sixth straight win by taking down Ole Miss at Memorial Coliseum. Sophomore setter Emma Grome registered 48 assists and a career-high six aces while senior middle blocker Azhani Tealer added 15 kills. Kentucky won the match in four sets, 3-1, and moves to 11-5 overall with a 5-1 mark in SEC play. The ‘Cats will take the next 10 days off before returning to the floor.

KSR’s Ian Alvano has a full recap of the match right here.

Not far down the road, the No. 2 ranked Kentucky men’s soccer team kept its undefeated season alive with a clutch second-half comeback. The Wildcats (8-0-3) were able to tie No. 16 Dayton 2-2 thanks to an 85th-minute goal from freshman Max Miller. UK will take on West Virginia on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. EST in Morgantown, WV.

KSR’s latest intern addition, Katelyn Perkins, has us covered with a full game recap from the win that you can check out here.

Blue-White Game tickets in Pikeville on sale now

This year, the Blue-White Game is moving to Eastern Kentucky to raise funds for the victims of July’s floods. Kentucky Basketball’s annual intrasquad scrimmage is set for Saturday, October 22 at Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville. Earlier this week, Eastern Kentucky residents were given the opportunity to purchase tickets in advance; now, the rest of the Big Blue Nation can secure theirs.

Tickets to the Blue-White Game are on sale NOW to the general public at Appalachian Wireless Arena and Ticketmaster.com. All ticket revenue will go to those affected by the devastating floods through Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief. The game will tip off at 6 p.m. ET, with doors opening at 5 p.m.

Mike Leach gave Nick Roush baby advice

Mike Leach is an absolute treasure.

KSR’s Nick Roush and his wife are expecting another little Roush child any day now. To help prepare for baby No. 2, Nick knew exactly where to go with his burning question for the Mississippi State head coach. Listen below as Leach gives Nick delivery room advice.

Register for the Kentucky Basketball Women’s Clinic

Want to get an inside look at this year’s Kentucky Basketball team, ladies of the BBN? Registration is now open for the John Calipari Women’s Clinic, which is set for Sunday, October 23 from 3-6 p.m. at the Joe Craft Center. This year’s clinic features a team introduction, a panel with the assistant coaching staff, an interactive presentation from new strength and conditioning coach Brady Welsh, a fashion show, a Q&A with Coach Calipari, and more.

You can register through the link here.

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That’s everything I’ve got for you all this morning. We’ve got the KSR Pre-Show starting right now with KSR set to start in an hour. Get to those radios, folks.