← Kentucky Football History

Portrait of Rich Brooks, Kentucky football head coach

Overall Kentucky record: 39–47
Years Coached at Kentucky: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Date of Birth: August 20, 1941
Hometown: Grass Valley, California

Season-by-Season Record

SeasonWonLostRankBowlNotes
200348——First season
200429———
200538———
200685—Music City Bowl (W)First bowl victory since 1984
200785—Music City Bowl (W)Defeated No. 1 LSU
200876—Liberty Bowl (W)—
200976—Music City Bowl (L)Final season

Rank indicates the final AP poll for completed seasons; “Current” refers to the latest 2026 AP ranking. Historical ties, where applicable, appear in Notes. Bowl outcomes are included in season records.

References: UK coaching records; UK 2025 Football Record Book, pp. 174–180; Biographical reference