Kentucky’s offensive line is one of 10 semifinalists for the Joe Moore Award, recognizing college football’s top unit. The “Big Blue Wall” has helped the No. 11 Wildcats reach a 7-2 record despite one of the nation’s toughest schedules, powering efficient offense and several comeback wins in coach Will Stein’s first season.

By the Numbers
  • 7-2 record; No. 11 in the College Football Playoff rankings.
  • Six-game winning streak, with Kentucky trailing at some point in every game.
  • 69.4% completion rate, tops in the SEC and eighth nationally.
  • 4.78 penalties per game, fewest in the SEC and 15th nationally.
  • 383.6 total yards and 29.9 points per game.
  • Starting line: 209 career games played and 130 starts combined.
Yes, But

The semifinalist nod is not the award: finalists will be selected before a vote by more than 200 members, including FBS offensive line coaches, former players and coaches, and media members.

State of Play
  • Kentucky’s line has been central to late-game rallies, including overtime wins over South Carolina and LSU.
  • Left tackle Lance Heard is also a Lombardi Award semifinalist and an Outland Trophy contender; center Coleton Price is on the Rimington Trophy watch list.
  • Offensive line coach Cutter Leftwich has now led back-to-back units to Joe Moore Award semifinalist status.
What’s Next

Kentucky hosts Florida on Nov. 14 at 6:15 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Joe Moore Award process will continue with finalist selection and deeper reviews of game film and season highlights.

Bottom Line

Kentucky’s line has earned recognition not just for its size and experience, but for delivering when games are on the line. A semifinalist berth puts the Big Blue Wall among the nation’s best—and gives the Wildcats another milestone to pursue as their season continues.