Joe Sloan has been named Kentucky Football’s new offensive coordinator, head coach Will Stein announced Monday.
“I’m so excited to welcome Joe, his wife Taylor, and daughters, Whitley and Lottie, to the Big Blue Nation,” Stein said in a press release. “He provides expertise in the Southeastern Conference, and he aligns perfectly with our staff and culture. He has developed some of the best players in the country, including a Heisman Trophy winner, and is going to be a great fit for Kentucky Football.
He’ll also be a tremendous asset in recruiting throughout the South.”
Sloan, 39, joins Kentucky after four years with the LSU Tigers, where he was instrumental in helping Jayden Daniels win the 2023 Heisman Trophy before earning 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors.
In 2024, Sloan was promoted to offensive coordinator, and in his first season, the Tigers ranked No. 2 in the SEC and No. 7 nationally in passing offense. The Tiger offense, with first-time starting QB Garrett Nussmeier, ranked fifth in the SEC and No. 25 nationally with 431.5 yards per game.
“I have the utmost respect for Coach Stein as a person, a leader, and a developer of young men,” Sloan said in a press release. “I’ve known Will for a long time, and when this opportunity came up, it was a dream come true. To be able to work with Coach Stein at the beginning of his head coaching career, as he builds something so special, means a great deal to me. I know he will make a lasting impact on UK and the Commonwealth and I can’t wait to be a part of it.”
Under Sloan’s watch in 2024, Nussmeier threw for more yards (4,052), touchdowns (29), and completions (337) than any first-time starter in LSU history. He ranked No. 2 in the SEC and No. 6 nationally in passing yards per game. He also led the SEC in completions (337) and finished No. 2 in passing TDs (29) as he completed 64.2 percent of his passes in leading LSU to a nine-win season.
