Mark Thomas Stoops (born July 9, 1967) is an American college football coach and former player. He most recently served as the head football coach for the University of Kentucky from 2013 to 2025.

Dec 2, 2025 · Mark Stoops broke his silence Tuesday, one day after Kentucky ended his 13-year run as head coach.

1 day ago · Former Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops is being mentioned as a potential candidate for defensive coordinator positions at both Oklahoma and Illinois.

Dec 1, 2025 · Kentucky has fired coach Mark Stoops after 13 seasons, with the university confirming the decision on Monday, Dec. 1, two days after the Wildcats wrapped up a 5-7 season with a 41-0 loss at...

Stein replaces longtime Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops, who held the position for 13 years before his dismissal at the end of the 2025 regular season.

Dec 8, 2025 · Mark Stoops and the University of Kentucky reached a buyout agreement. Here's how much the former Kentucky football coach is owed after his firing.

Kentucky has fired the Southeastern Conference’s longest-tenured coach, ending Mark Stoops’ tenure in his 13th season with the Wildcats after back-to-back losing records.

Dec 1, 2025 · Kentucky has fired football coach Mark Stoops. The school's athletic director announced the dismissal Monday, thanking Stoops for his dedication and leadership: "His tenure transformed the...

Nov 30, 2025 · Kentucky has fired head coach Mark Stoops, ending the tenure of the winningest football coach in school history one day after a second consecutive blowout loss to rival Louisville.

Dec 1, 2025 · Kentucky fired Mark Stoops after 13 seasons, following a second consecutive losing campaign for the program’s all-time wins leader, the school announced Monday.