The Kentucky Wildcats wasted no time finding a new head coach, hiring Oregon Football offensive coordinator Will Stein less than a day after firing Mark Stoops following 13 seasons in Lexington. Now, Kentucky fans are making their feelings known across social media.Stein, 36, has been regarded as one of the nation’s fastest-rising offensive minds, helping develop Bo Nix and Dillon Gabriel into Heisman Trophy finalists while engineering one of college football’s most explosive scoring units. His hire marks a dramatic shift in philosophy for Kentucky, which spent more than a decade under Stoops building around defense, physicality, and ball control.Many praised Kentucky for moving aggressively toward a modern, high-powered offensive identity, and others highlighted Stein’s quarterback development as a major selling point, noting his success with Nix, Gabriel, and sophomore standout Dante Moore.Fans are very optimistic as Kentucky eyes a fresh start. With recruiting decisions looming and the transfer portal opening, Stein’s arrival adds intrigue and urgency to the program’s immediate future.Kentucky Hires Will Stein: Twitter ReactionsA huge loss for the Ducks but a tremendous pick up for UK. According to Pete Thamel Stein will continue to call the offense at Oregon while the team navigates through the CFP.https://t.co/KseLQtbFx4#GoDucks@KEZI9Sportshttps://t.co/tfaeZm7R7l— Brett Austin Taylor (@Brett_Taylor94) December 2, 2025The most fascinating part of the Kentucky coaching search is that it took them longer to fire Mark Stoops than it did to hire Will Stein.— Nick Roush (@RoushKSR) December 2, 2025Watching Will Stein hit the L’s Down in the locker room next season pic.twitter.com/bLiGvHlVu2— WT – Mo D Enthusiast (@WildcatsTongue) December 1, 2025Will Stein grew up a Kentucky fan. Wanted to play at UK. It was botched.Now he has a second chance. Couldn’t wait to accept. Wow. He’s really one of us. #BBN— Agenda Pusha Phil (@ImNotTheCoach) December 2, 2025Kentucky Football’s next head coach, Will Stein, grew up a Kentucky fan and his parents even had season tickets.Here he is wearing Kentucky gear as a child.Despite playing for Louisville (2008-12), he’s always bled blue. Kentucky just got one of their own. 💯 📸: ESPN pic.twitter.com/trP1s1li3K— Tres Terrell (@TerrellTres) December 2, 2025Cutter Boley in a Will Stein offense sounds like a Heisman dark horse… pic.twitter.com/ZStp3yhtFW— Kai McClelland (@fourwal1) December 2, 2025Will Stein’s last 3 QBs are all going to be top 3 round NFL picksSo that’s pretty good— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) December 2, 2025Will Stein is a CAT! It’s time to sling the ball around the yard! #BBNpic.twitter.com/0cA7fTBrMg— Kyle Taylor (@KyleTaylor314) December 2, 2025A few Will Stein plays from last year’s Big Ten Championship! https://t.co/4aDHuTZ5u9— Cameron Waddle (@CameronWaddle) December 2, 2025Take three minutes to learn about new Kentucky head coach Will Stein and his offensive philosophy.1. Be the most physical team on the field2. Utilize your best players3. Downfield shots4. Mix tempo and formations5. Be prepared for every situation6. Trick plays pic.twitter.com/Zna2FpCqae— Tristan Pharis (@TristanUda) December 2, 2025Will Stein is a HOME RUN for Kentucky. Hard to win there, but he’s a very good coach.— Austin Bechtold (@AustinRBechtold) December 2, 2025How I’m feeling tonight with this damn WILL STEIN hire, y’all!!! Let’s go!!!!! @UKFootballpic.twitter.com/ZPGOe91jNv— Anna Maria Tarullo (@tarullotweets) December 2, 2025Dan Lanning’s OC hiring:– Kenny Dillingham ➡️ Arizona State Head Coach– Will Stein ➡️ Kentucky Head CoachLet Dan cook again 😤 pic.twitter.com/1GkWWLATeO— Barstool Ducks (@BarstoolDucks) December 2, 2025Kentucky moved quick and made the right hire! A young offensive mind was needed. Great move! I have been told all day that people who support this program are happy and with NIL that’s important! pic.twitter.com/fXX4LBeDrA— Dylan Ballard (@DylanBallard_UK) December 2, 2025Love everything about the Will Stein hire. A young, smart and up-and-coming offensive mind who gets it as a Bluegrass kid. Wherever he has gone, a top-10 offense has followed.Credit to Mitch Barnhart and the hiring committee for a grand slam hire.— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) December 2, 2025Time to bring Will Stein back home. pic.twitter.com/5K2MLnti3O— Tres Terrell (@TerrellTres) December 2, 2025Will Stein is a WONDERFUL choice……Will be NICE to see UK try and score MORE!!!!!!!! Now that he is the boss….will he open it up even more than he did as OC at Oregon???? I wonder if he gets introduced at NC game tomorrow night…???? pic.twitter.com/oaxXEpkXGl— alan cutler (@cutler1300) December 2, 2025https://t.co/pGwxb5yDeWpic.twitter.com/3oUdaO5FOL— Jack Pilgrim (@JackPilgrimKSR) December 2, 2025Will Stein is Kentucky’s new football coach. I’ll never forget his dunk over Florida. Great hire. pic.twitter.com/LvVbm4ZDQz— Rare Rookies #BBN (@rarerookies) December 2, 2025In positions of leadership you’ve always got to have a plan in place and ‘what if’ scenario in place in the back of your mind. That’s why the UK coaching search took less than 24 hours. It’s like a puzzle .. you simply connect the connections.— Keith Taylor (@keithtaylor21) December 2, 2025Kentucky’s basketball and football programs are now led by two people that loved the university before becoming head coaches.Pope won a title as a player at UK and his dream job was to return to coach.Stein grew up a die hard UK fan, who didn’t miss a home football game from…— Tristan Pharis (@TristanUda) December 2, 2025For Kentucky fans looking for information on Will Stein’s offense and ability to create points you should look at the last month of Oregon football. Down WR1, 2 and 4 + multiple OL injuries and he adjusted the offense to score points. Games in the rain. On the road. Very…— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) December 2, 2025What are your thoughts on the hire? Send us your best reactions in the comments section!