They were led by fourth-year head coach Mark Stoops and the played home games at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky.

Prior to National Signing Day on February 3, 2016, five players enrolled for the spring semester in order to participate in spring practice and included four former high school seniors and one junior college transfer.

During his previous three seasons he led the Wildcats to an overall record of 12 wins and 24 losses.

Roster Last update: May 7, 2015 Kentucky announced its 2016 football schedule on October 29, 2015.

The Wildcats will host SEC foes Georgia, Mississippi State, South Carolina, and Vanderbilt, and will travel to Alabama, Florida, Missouri, and Tennessee.