Jon Hale

Lexington Herald-Leader

Jon Hale is the University of Kentucky football beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. He joined the Herald-Leader in 2022 but has covered UK athletics for more than 10 years. Hale was named the 2021 Kentucky Sportswriter of the Year.

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LATEST FROM JON HALE

UK Men's Basketball

Mark Pope was frustrated with Malachi Moreno. What happened next could spark UK

September 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM

UK Football

UK football mailbag: Should fans be worried after South Alabama game?

Updated September 28, 2026 at 7:55 AM

UK Football

Kentucky football ranked in AP Top 25 for first time in almost three years

Updated September 27, 2026 at 1:19 PM

UK Football

After 24-point win over South Alabama, UK’s Will Stein vows, ‘We have to be better’

September 26, 2026 at 5:10 PM

UK Football

Kentucky football overcomes sluggish start to beat South Alabama

Updated September 26, 2026 at 4:12 PM

UK Football

Kentucky vs. South Alabama prediction: Can Will Stein’s Wildcats avoid a letdown?

September 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

UK Football

Two years ago he missed 12 field goals for Davidson. Now he’s UK’s No. 1 kicker

September 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

UK Football

How many season ticket packages UK football sold for Will Stein’s first season

Updated September 22, 2026 at 7:59 AM

UK Football

In big win at No. 9 Texas A&M, ‘elite’ QB Kenny Minchey offered hope for future

September 21, 2026 at 5:01 AM

UK Football

How Kentucky football followed Will Stein’s lead to shock No. 9 Texas A&M

Updated September 20, 2026 at 6:20 AM

UK Football

Dominant second half sends Kentucky, Will Stein to upset of No. 9 Texas A&M

Updated September 19, 2026 at 7:07 PM

UK Football

UK lineman Mi’Quise Humphrey-Grace has knack for finding the end zone

September 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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