Mark Stoops moves past Fran Curci on UK's all-time wins list

Tonight marked another milestone for Mark Stoops. Kentucky’s 41-18 win over South Carolina was the 48th of Stoops’ career in Lexington, moving him past Fran Curci into sole possession of second place on the school’s all-time win list. Paul “Bear” Bryant is first on that list at 60.

Most Career Wins By A Head Coach, School History

1. 60 Paul “Bear” Bryant (1946-53)
2. 48 Mark Stoops (2013-Present)
3. 47 Fran Curci (1973-81)
T4. 41 Jerry Claiborne (1982-89)
T4. 41 Blanton Collier (1954-61)
6. 39 Rich Brooks (2003-09)

Earlier this season, Stoops moved past Bryant for most career wins at home. He only needs one more SEC victory to tie Fran Curci for the most in school history (25).

Most Career Home Wins By A Head Coach, School History

1. 35 Mark Stoops (2013-present)
2. 33 Paul Bryant (1946-53)
3. 32 Jerry Claiborne (1982-89)
T4. 29 Fran Curci (1973-81)
T4. 29 Blanton Collier (1954-61)

Most Career SEC Wins By A Head Coach, School History

1. 25 Fran Curci (1973-1981)
2. 24 Mark Stoops (2013-Present)
3. 22 Paul “Bear” Bryant (1946-53)

After the game, Stoops told Cole Cubelic that seeing his team get a win on Senior Night meant “everything” to him given the emotional toll of the season. Tomorrow they will decide whether or not to accept a bowl bid.