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The recent MLB draft has set the stage for a unique college career that blends football and baseball, raising questions about scholarship money, competition and the program’s future.
A highly touted athlete who was drafted in the 18th round by the Cincinnati Reds has signed with the University of Kentucky, where he will compete for a backup quarterback spot while also suiting up for the Wildcats baseball team.
Four‑star quarterback Matt Ponatoski must weigh a lucrative MLB bonus against his commitment to Kentucky football.
With Josh Heupel’s perfect record against Kentucky and new coach Will Stein injecting confidence, the Volunteers and Wildcats gear up for a pivotal SEC matchup. Key storylines include the quarterback battle, injury‑managed running backs and a revamped defensive scheme.
Matt Ponatoski, a top high-school quarterback recruit, says his priority is an MLB draft, raising questions about his role with the Wildcats and the leverage it may give him in name-image-likeness talks.