Hardley Gilmore IV News, Rumors, Updates - Kentucky Wildcats

Dismissed from team Gilmore has been dismissed from the Kentucky football team for a violation of team rules, Jeff Drummond of Rivals.com reports.

Impact It's unclear what rules Gilmore broke to warrant this move, but clearly it was a serious infraction. He caught 28 passes for 313 yards and one touchdown last season, so was expected to make an impact this season as a junior. Gilmore may be forced to take the season off as this decision comes less than a month out from the kickoff of the 2026 season.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Kentucky Gilmore has returned to Kentucky, Jacob Polacheck of On3.com reports.

Impact Gilmore began his 2026 calendar year intent on transferring out of Kentucky. Only a day after the portal announcement, he committed to UKY rival Louisville. Less than a week later, Gilmore flipped his commitment to Baylor, where it looked like he would go for several weeks on end. Fast forward to spring practice, and the wide receiver is back at Kentucky, hoping for continual improvement from his 313-yard 2025 season.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Flips commitment to Baylor Gilmore has flipped his commitment to Baylor, On3 reports.

Impact Initially, it was expected that Gilmore change rival colleges, transferring from Kentucky to Louisville. Considering that Baylor's receiver corps will lose its top-three wideouts because of maximized eligibility, his newfound situation is incredibly promising. Gilmore has at least an adequate chance to improve from 2025, when he logged 313 receiving yards, 11.2 averaged per catch.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Lousiville Gilmore is transferring to Louisville, Matt McGavic of SI.com reports.

Impact Gilmore will link up with the Cardinals after a two-year career with Kentucky. The 6-foot-1 wide receiver reeled in 28 passes for 313 yards and a touchdown in his sophomore season with the Wildcats. He should be in contention for a meaningful role with Louisville as he approaches his junior campaign.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Bluegrass state Gilmore will enter the transfer portal, per Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com.

Impact Gilmore caught 28 passes for 313 yards and a touchdown in his sophomore season with the Wildcats. The 6-foot-1, 183-pound receiver will now seek a new home with two years of eligibility remaining. Gilmore should manage to find a home at the Power Four level.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in win over Tenn Tech Gilmore logged two receptions (on three targets) for 61 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-10 victory against Tennessee Tech.

Impact Gilmore hasn't seen much action on the season with just 21 catches on the year. However in the game against the FCS op[ponent, Gilmore was able to reel in his first touchdown grab of the season.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McGowan's three touchdowns power Kentucky to win

Seth McGowan scored three touchdowns to power Kentucky to a 42-10 win over Tennessee Tech Saturday

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Signs with Kentucky Gilmore has signed with Kentucky, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Gilmore's signing is a re-signing, considering he was enrolled at Kentucky during 2024. Initially for 2025, the wideout signed with Nebraska before getting dismissed, and it seems like he favored a Kentucky return instead of mingling with another team. Gilmore finished his 2024 season with six receptions for 153 yards and one touchdown.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Gilmore has entered the NCAA's transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact It was only a matter of time before Gilmore entered the NCAA's transfer portal after his dismissal from Nebraska. Though committed to the Cornhuskers at one point, he never logged a counting stat for them.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule dismisses transfer WR Hardley Gilmore IV

Nebraska receiver Hardley Gilmore IV, who transferred from Kentucky in January, has been dismissed from the team, coach Matt Rhule announced Saturday

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Dismissed from Nebraska Gilmore has been dismissed from the Nebraska football team, per Mitch Sherman of The Athletic.

Impact Gilmore transferred over from Kentucky in the winter portal window after reeling in six catches for 153 yards and one score last fall as a true freshman. Gilmore's Nebraska career may be over, but with three seasons of eligibility remaining, he's likely to pop up on a roster elsewhere.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Cornhuskers Gilmore signed with Nebraska on Wednesday, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Gilmore only caught six passes for 153 yards and a touchdown in 2024, but the true freshman emerged as a consistent contributor late in the season. He caught a pass in each of Kentucky's final five regular-season games and commanded at least three targets in his final three appearances. He'll look to improve upon those numbers in 2025 with Nebraska, where he'll be catching passes from Dylan Raiola.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Gilmore entered the transfer portal Saturday, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Gilmore caught six of 16 targets for 153 yards and a touchdown during his true freshman campaign with Kentucky. He'll search for a new program for the 2025 season.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown reception in victory Gilmore compiled two receptions (on three targets) for 72 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-6 victory over Murray State.

Impact The freshman broke loose for his first collegiate touchdown. He had just two catches for 47 yards on the season prior to this outing. Unfortunately, he is unlikely to make an impact at Texas next weekend.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in Saturday game Gilmore (collarbone) participated in Kentucky's 20-13 loss Saturday against Vanderbilt.

Impact Now that Gilmore is healthy, his next objective will be to log receptions during Kentucky games. KU's quarterback Brock Vandagriff could use another option out wide, even though his passing has not been secure enough to assure his now-healthy wideout of targets.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Probable vs. Vanderbilt Gilmore (collarbone) is listed probable for Saturday's game against Vanderbilt.

Impact Gilmore has been unable to play this year as he continues to recover from a collarbone injury sustained before the season. The true freshman's status on the injury report indicates he is in line to make his season debut this week.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as out Gilmore is listed as out for Kentucky's clash with South Carolina.

Impact Gilmore is expected to miss half of Kentucky's season, so it comes as little surprise the tailback isn't available for Week 2. His next chance to play will come against Vanderbilt on Sep 12.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing significant time Gilmore will miss at least half of Kentucky's upcoming season due to an injury sustained in last week's practice, Jeff Drummond of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Gilmore will miss out a chunk of his freshman year with what is reportedly a collarbone injury. The 6-foot-1 wide receiver's status will continue to be monitored, but he should not be expected to return any earlier than at least October.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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