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Kentucky football GM Pat Biondo resigns for personal reasons
Pat Biondo announced Tuesday that he is stepping down as the University of Kentucky's football general manager after only seven months in the role. He said the decision is personal and asked for privacy. The university issued a statement respecting his choice and thanking him for his contributions.
Biondo was hired by head coach Will Stein in December 2022 after serving as the Oregon Ducks' director of recruiting strategy. His exit comes just before the Wildcats' fall camp and the start of the 2026 season, leaving the program without a key staff member. Kentucky has not yet announced a replacement. During his brief tenure, Kentucky compiled an eighth‑best national transfer‑portal class and the fourth‑best in the SEC.
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Pat Biondo · University of Kentucky Wildcats football program · Will Stein
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kentucky has not announced a replacement for the general manager position.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pat Biondo announced his resignation as Kentucky football general manager. wtop.com · www.nytimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] During Biondo's tenure, Kentucky achieved the eighth‑best national transfer‑portal class and fourth‑best in the SEC. www.nytimes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Biondo's resignation comes shortly before Kentucky's fall camp and the start of the 2026 season. www.nytimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Kentucky athletics issued a statement respecting Biondo's decision and thanking him for his contributions. wtop.com · www.nytimes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Biondo was hired by head coach Will Stein in December 2022. www.nytimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Biondo cited personal reasons for stepping down. wtop.com · www.nytimes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Before joining Kentucky, Biondo served as Oregon Ducks' director of recruiting strategy. www.nytimes.com