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Three Wildcats in Comeback Race | Lexington News
Three Kentucky football stars—CJ Baxter Jr., Aaron Gates, and Sam Greene—are in the running for the 2026 Comeback Player of the Year Award after each battled brutal injuries to return stronger. Baxter tore multiple knee ligaments then tweaked his hamstring on game day; Gates endured two major surgeries including a torn ACL; Greene’s season ended early with an ACL tear but is now ranked among the SEC’s top edge rushers. Their resilience echoes Kentucky’s proud history of comeback champions—and the Wildcats kick off their 2026 campaign on September 5th. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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