Total Yards
Kentucky414
Eastern Kentucky311
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Eastern Kentucky at Kentucky
Sep 9, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 2
Away
Eastern Kentucky
Road profile
Final Score
17 - 28
EKK
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Kentucky
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kentucky299
Eastern Kentucky219
Rushing Yards
Kentucky115
Eastern Kentucky92
Turnovers
Kentucky1
Eastern Kentucky2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature71°F
Wind10 mph N
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Kentucky vs Eastern Kentucky box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kentucky32:07
Eastern Kentucky27:53
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Kentucky beats Eastern Kentucky 28-17
Kentucky defeated Eastern Kentucky 28-17 in Week 2 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 414-311 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Kentucky set the terms early in a game that finished 28-17. Parker McKinney run for 14 yds for a TD (Patrick Nations KICK) came with {'seconds': 46, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Eastern Kentucky the first major swing.
Kentucky's box score carried the story: 414 total yards, 115 rushing yards, and 299 passing yards. Eastern Kentucky finished with 311 total yards, including 92 on the ground and 219 through the air.
Kentucky converted 5-11 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Kentucky led 7-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Devin Leary pass complete to Tayvion Robinson for 24 yds for a TD (Alex Raynor KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Parker McKinney run for 14 yds for a TD (Patrick Nations KICK) (Eastern Kentucky led 7-0 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Devin Leary pass complete to Tayvion Robinson for 24 yds for a TD (Alex Raynor KICK) (Kentucky led 7-7 over Eastern Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Tayvion Robinson 6 Yd pass from Devin Leary (Alex Raynor Kick) (Kentucky led 14-10 over Eastern Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Devin Leary pass complete to Barion Brown for 13 yds for a TD (Alex Raynor KICK) (Kentucky led 21-10 over Eastern Kentucky).
Field Goal Good
Patrick Nations 21 yd FG GOOD (Eastern Kentucky led 10-7 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Devin Leary pass complete to Ray Davis for 24 yds for a TD (Alex Raynor KICK) (Kentucky led 28-17 over Eastern Kentucky).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-17
Kentucky defeated Eastern Kentucky.
Total yards
414-311
Kentucky held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
115
Kentucky averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
299
Kentucky averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-11
Kentucky's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-12
Eastern Kentucky's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kentucky | Eastern Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 414 | 311 |
| Passing Yards | 299 | 219 |
| Rushing Yards | 115 | 92 |
| First Downs | 21 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-11 | 6-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-70 | 4-37 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-38 | 19-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 32:07 | 27:53 |