The John Clay Podcast

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 Michigan State. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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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 coverage at www.kentuckysports.com.

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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.

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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 coordinator Brad White about Saturday's game.

For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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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 athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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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 is back at Keeneland, the economic impact, the changes to this year's event and the availability of tickets. For more coverage visit www.kentucky.com.

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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, including 2-2 in league play. It's the first time the two teams have met while both being ranked since 1951 when Bear Bryant was the UK coach and General Robert Neyland coached the Vols.

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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 more University of Kentucky athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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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 Hale of Kentucky.com about the matchup. For more UK coverage check out www.kentuckysports.com.

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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 about Friday's Big Blue Madness and the UK-Gonzaga series. For more UK athletics coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com.

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