The 2008 Kentucky Wildcats football team represented the University of Kentucky in the college football season of 2008–2009. The team's head coach was Rich Brooks, who served his sixth year in the position. The Wildcats played their home games at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky.

Schedule

Depth chart

Game summaries

Louisville

Week 1 SEC Defensive Player of the Week Myron Pryor Defensive tackle Kentucky 6-1 • 310 • Senior Louisville, Ky. (Eastern HS)

Norfolk State

Middle Tennessee

SEC Offensive Player of the Week Mike Hartline Quarterback Kentucky 6-6 • 204 • Sophomore Canton, Ohio (GlenOak HS)

Western Kentucky

SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week Garry Williams Tackle Kentucky 6-3 • 300 • Senior Louisville, Ky. (Seneca HS)

Alabama

South Carolina

Arkansas

Florida

Mississippi State

Prior to 2023, this was the last season in which the Wildcats have won a game in Starkville, Mississippi.

Georgia

Vanderbilt

Tennessee

East Carolina

Rankings

Statistics

Team

Scores by quarter

Offense

Rushing

Passing

Receiving

Defense

Special teams

Coaches

Head coach: Rich Brooks (6th year)

Offense

Offensive coordinator/wide receivers: Joker Phillips Offensive scheme: Spread Quarterbacks: Randy Sanders Offensive line: Jimmy Heggins Running backs: Larry Brown Tight ends: Steve Ortameyer

Defense

Defensive coordinator: Steve Brown Base Defense: 4-3 Defensive line: Rick Petri Linebackers: Chuck Smith Defensive backs: Chris Thurmond

Roster

Postseason awards

All-American

All-SEC

All-Freshman SEC

Preseason awards

All-SEC

Class of 2009 commitments/signees