Total Yards
Kentucky228
Eastern Michigan312
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Eastern Michigan at Kentucky
Sep 30, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 5
Away
Eastern Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
20 - 24
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Passing Yards
Kentucky175
Eastern Michigan299
Rushing Yards
Kentucky53
Eastern Michigan13
Turnovers
Kentucky1
Eastern Michigan3
Game Conditions
Temperature71°F
Wind13 mph NE
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Kentucky vs Eastern Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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Kentucky30:05
Eastern Michigan29:55
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Game Story
Kentucky holds off Eastern Michigan 24-20
Kentucky defeated Eastern Michigan 24-20 in Week 5 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 228-312 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Kentucky set the terms early in a game that finished 24-20. Stephen Johnson pass complete to Greg Hart for 20 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) came with {'seconds': 55, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Kentucky the first major swing.
Kentucky's box score carried the story: 228 total yards, 53 rushing yards, and 175 passing yards. Eastern Michigan finished with 312 total yards, including 13 on the ground and 299 through the air.
Kentucky converted 7-17 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Kentucky led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Austin MacGinnis 39 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Stephen Johnson pass complete to Greg Hart for 20 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (Kentucky led 7-7 over Eastern Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Brogan Roback pass complete to Sergio Bailey II for 20 yds for a TD, (Paul Fricano KICK) (Eastern Michigan led 7-0 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Jaron Johnson pass complete to John Niupalau for 43 yds for a TD, (Paul Fricano KICK) (Eastern Michigan led 14-14 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Stephen Johnson pass complete to Tavin Richardson for 7 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (Kentucky led 14-7 over Eastern Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Austin MacGinnis 39 yd FG GOOD (Kentucky led 17-14 over Eastern Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Benny Snell Jr. run for 12 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (Kentucky led 24-14 over Eastern Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-20
Kentucky defeated Eastern Michigan.
Total yards
228-312
Kentucky held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
53
Kentucky averaged 1.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
175
Kentucky averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-17
Kentucky's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-15
Eastern Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kentucky | Eastern Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 228 | 312 |
| Passing Yards | 175 | 299 |
| Rushing Yards | 53 | 13 |
| First Downs | 16 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-17 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 5-50 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-27 | 27-47 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 30:05 | 29:55 |