Episode 87: Kentucky Beats UCF in OT, Recaps Vanderbilt and Discusses the Upcoming Season
In Episode 87 of Conversations with Chris and Cameron, the hosts break down Kentucky basketball’s exhibition season and the Wildcats’ 90-76 overtime win over UCF.
They highlight freshman Mason Williams’ 18-point performance, Malachi Moreno’s near-triple-double, Milan Momcilovic’s scoring and the team’s chemistry while discussing Zoom Diallo’s struggles and potential lineup changes.
The episode also covers recruiting news, including Kentucky’s pursuit of 7-foot-5 center Cherif Millogo and the loss of five-star center Lewis Uvwo to Providence.
On the football side, Chris and Cameron recap Kentucky’s 34-17 win over Vanderbilt, which improved the Wildcats to 7-1 and moved them to No. 9 in the AP Top 25. They discuss Will Stein’s coaching impact, team toughness, injuries, recruiting and the transfer portal before looking ahead to a challenging matchup against Tennessee. The hosts also share predictions for Kentucky’s upcoming basketball game against Manhattan and discuss plans for future episodes and season predictions.
22 Oct 2026
Episode 86: Kentucky Beats Oklahoma, Previews Vanderbilt and Texas Tech
In Episode 86 of Conversations With Chris and Cameron, Chris Beasmore and Cameron Waddle break down Kentucky football’s 21-13 road victory over Oklahoma, highlighting the Wildcats’ defensive dominance, key interceptions by Ty Bryant and Jordan Castell, Castell’s pick-six, and Kenny Minchey’s performance. They discuss head coach Will Stein’s postgame comments, the team’s growth, the importance of depth, and the need for all three phases to contribute. The hosts then preview Kentucky’s upcoming matchup with Vanderbilt, examining freshman quarterback Jared Curtis, the Commodores’ run-heavy offense, game predictions, and MVP picks. They also cover recruiting updates, including four-star quarterback Josiah Boyd’s expected decision and in-state offensive tackle John Paul Carrico’s Kentucky prediction. On the basketball side, Chris and Cameron review Kentucky’s 69-49 exhibition win over Little Rock, discuss Milan Momcilovic and Mason Williams’ performances, address the team’s turnover concerns, and preview the upcoming exhibition against Texas Tech.
On Episode 85 of Conversations with Chris and Cameron, the guys break down Kentucky’s thrilling 35-34 overtime upset over No. 10 LSU! Cameron shares his first experience covering a game as a media member and storming the field as BBN celebrated an unforgettable win. They recap the biggest moments, including CJ Baxter’s 77-yard touchdown run, Brock Coffman’s punt return touchdown, Kenny Minchey’s clutch late-game drive, Adam Zouagui’s game-tying field goal, and Kentucky’s dramatic overtime finish.
The guys also preview Kentucky’s upcoming road matchup against Oklahoma, break down the Sooners’ strengths and struggles, and make their score predictions: Cameron picks Kentucky 23-17, while Chris predicts a 31-20 Wildcats victory.
Plus, they discuss recruiting updates on five-star DL Kellan Hall and QB prospect Josiah Boyd, Kentucky’s preseason SEC basketball ranking, and the upcoming exhibition against Little Rock. Big Blue Nation, let’s talk Big Blue!
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