‘UK at the Half:’ Inside the Wildcat Marching Band

Carson Kitts, with his sousaphone, takes to the field before a recent University of Kentucky Football game. | Benjamine Branscum, UK Video
Carson Kitts, with his sousaphone, takes to the field before a recent University of Kentucky football game. Benjamine Branscum | UK Video

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 21 2025) — As the University of Kentucky celebrated Senior Day this past weekend, Carson Kitts, a sport communication senior and member of the Wildcat Marching Band from Lexington, relished the moment. 

Discover why playing on Kroger Field means so much to Kitts, by listening to this “UK at the Half,” which aired Nov. 15 during the Wildcats’ game against the Tennessee Tech University.  

“UK at the Half” airs during halftime of each UK football and basketball game broadcast on radio and is hosted by UK Public Relations and Strategic Communications and Marketing and Brand Strategy. To hear the “UK at the Half” interview, click on the play button above.   

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