Total Yards
Kentucky564
UL Monroe87
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UL Monroe at Kentucky
Sep 4, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
UL Monroe
Sun Belt
Final Score
10 - 45
UMK
Home
Kentucky
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kentucky419
UL Monroe70
Rushing Yards
Kentucky145
UL Monroe17
Turnovers
Kentucky3
UL Monroe0
Game Conditions
Temperature79°F
Wind9 mph SW
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Kentucky31:47
UL Monroe28:13
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Game Story
Kentucky routs UL Monroe 45-10
Kentucky defeated UL Monroe 45-10 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 564-87 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Kentucky set the terms early in a game that finished 45-10. Kadyn Roach 3 Yd Run (Calum Sutherland Kick) came with {'seconds': 53, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving UL Monroe the first major swing.
Kentucky's box score carried the story: 564 total yards, 145 rushing yards, and 419 passing yards. UL Monroe finished with 87 total yards, including 17 on the ground and 70 through the air.
Kentucky converted 6-11 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-0, Kentucky led 28-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Will Levis pass complete to Josh Ali for 58 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Kadyn Roach 3 Yd Run (Calum Sutherland Kick) (UL Monroe led 7-0 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Will Levis pass complete to Josh Ali for 58 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 14-7 over UL Monroe).
Passing Touchdown
Will Levis pass complete to Wan'Dale Robinson for 33 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 7-7 over UL Monroe).
Passing Touchdown
Will Levis pass complete to Wan'Dale Robinson for 15 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 28-7 over UL Monroe).
Rushing Touchdown
Chris Rodriguez Jr. run for 2 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 21-7 over UL Monroe).
Field Goal Good
Matt Ruffolo 45 yd FG GOOD (Kentucky led 31-7 over UL Monroe).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-10
Kentucky defeated UL Monroe.
Total yards
564-87
Kentucky held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
145
Kentucky averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
419
Kentucky averaged 12.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
Kentucky's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-19
UL Monroe's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kentucky | UL Monroe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 564 | 87 |
| Passing Yards | 419 | 70 |
| Rushing Yards | 145 | 17 |
| First Downs | 24 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-11 | 6-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-65 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-33 | 11-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 31:47 | 28:13 |