2008 Kentucky Wildcats football team

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.

Louisville

 * Starters
 * bold - Denotes returning starter
 * ↑ - Denotes number of games started by the player at the listed position during the 2008 season.


 * bold - Denotes returning starter
 * ↑ - Denotes number of games started by the player at the listed position during the 2008 season.

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

Norfolk State

 * Starters
 * bold - Denotes started previous game
 * ↑ - Denotes number of games started by the player at the listed position during the 2008 season.


 * bold - Denotes started previous game
 * ↑ - Denotes number of games started by the player at the listed position during the 2008 season.

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)

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

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