Total Yards
Kentucky427
Central Michigan255
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Central Michigan at Kentucky
Sep 1, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 1
Away
Central Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
20 - 35
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Kentucky
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Passing Yards
Kentucky128
Central Michigan137
Rushing Yards
Kentucky299
Central Michigan118
Turnovers
Kentucky4
Central Michigan0
Game Conditions
Temperature80°F
Wind8 mph S
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Kentucky vs Central Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kentucky25:41
Central Michigan31:52
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Kentucky beats Central Michigan 35-20
Kentucky defeated Central Michigan 35-20 in Week 1 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 427-255 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Kentucky set the terms early in a game that finished 35-20. Asim Rose run for 55 yds for a TD (Miles Butler KICK) came with {'seconds': 20, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Kentucky the first major swing.
Kentucky's box score carried the story: 427 total yards, 299 rushing yards, and 128 passing yards. Central Michigan finished with 255 total yards, including 118 on the ground and 137 through the air.
Kentucky converted 7-13 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-0, Kentucky led 21-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Asim Rose run for 55 yds for a TD (Miles Butler KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Asim Rose run for 55 yds for a TD (Miles Butler KICK) (Kentucky led 7-3 over Central Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Michael Armstrong 26 yd FG GOOD (Central Michigan led 3-0 over Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Kumehnnu Gwilly run for 4 yds for a TD (Michael Armstrong KICK) (Central Michigan led 10-7 over Kentucky).
Fumble Recovery (Opponent)
Terry Wilson pass complete to Lynn Bowden Jr. for a loss of 4 yards for a TD Lynn Bowden Jr. fumbled, forced by Nate Brisson-Fast, recovered by CMich Devonni Reed , return for 20 yds (Kentucky led 7-16 over Central Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Gunnar Hoak pass complete to David Bouvier for 24 yds for a TD (Miles Butler KICK) (Kentucky led 21-20 over Central Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Michael Armstrong 22 yd FG GOOD (Central Michigan led 20-14 over Kentucky).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-20
Kentucky defeated Central Michigan.
Total yards
427-255
Kentucky held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
299
Kentucky averaged 7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
128
Kentucky averaged 4.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-13
Kentucky's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-18
Central Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kentucky | Central Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 427 | 255 |
| Passing Yards | 128 | 137 |
| Rushing Yards | 299 | 118 |
| First Downs | 27 | 11 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-13 | 6-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-40 | 12-106 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-27 | 17-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 25:41 | 31:52 |