Total Yards
Kentucky406
Northern Illinois327
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Northern Illinois at Kentucky
Sep 24, 2022 • Completed
Season 2022RegularWeek 4
Away
Northern Illinois
Mountain West
Final Score
23 - 31
NIK
Home
Kentucky
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kentucky303
Northern Illinois199
Rushing Yards
Kentucky103
Northern Illinois128
Turnovers
Kentucky1
Northern Illinois0
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature67°F
Wind7 mph S
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Kentucky vs Northern Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kentucky33:43
Northern Illinois26:17
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Kentucky holds off Northern Illinois 31-23
Kentucky defeated Northern Illinois 31-23 in Week 4 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 406-327 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Kentucky set the terms early in a game that finished 31-23. Ethan Hampton pass complete to Tristen Tewes for 2 yds for a TD, (John Richardson KICK) came with {'seconds': 53, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Northern Illinois the first major swing.
Kentucky's box score carried the story: 406 total yards, 103 rushing yards, and 303 passing yards. Northern Illinois finished with 327 total yards, including 128 on the ground and 199 through the air.
Kentucky converted 10-16 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Kentucky led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Will Levis pass complete to Barion Brown for 70 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Ethan Hampton pass complete to Tristen Tewes for 2 yds for a TD, (John Richardson KICK) (Northern Illinois led 7-0 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Will Levis pass complete to Barion Brown for 15 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 7-7 over Northern Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Will Levis pass complete to Tayvion Robinson for 69 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 14-7 over Northern Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Shemar Thornton pass complete to Tristen Tewes for 3 yds for a TD, (John Richardson KICK) (Northern Illinois led 14-14 over Kentucky).
Field Goal Good
Matt Ruffolo 49 yd FG GOOD (Kentucky led 24-14 over Northern Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Will Levis pass complete to Barion Brown for 70 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 21-14 over Northern Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-23
Kentucky defeated Northern Illinois.
Total yards
406-327
Kentucky held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
103
Kentucky averaged 2.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
303
Kentucky averaged 11.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-16
Kentucky's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-15
Northern Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kentucky | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 406 | 327 |
| Passing Yards | 303 | 199 |
| Rushing Yards | 103 | 128 |
| First Downs | 18 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-16 | 6-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-8 | 6-45 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-26 | 14-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 33:43 | 26:17 |