Total Yards
Kentucky450
Akron239
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2023)
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Akron at Kentucky
Sep 16, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 3
Away
Akron
Mid-American
Final Score
3 - 35
AK
Home
Kentucky
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kentucky315
Akron190
Rushing Yards
Kentucky135
Akron49
Turnovers
Kentucky3
Akron1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature73°F
Wind10 mph S
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Kentucky vs Akron box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kentucky25:13
Akron34:47
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Kentucky pulls away from Akron 35-3
Kentucky defeated Akron 35-3 in Week 3 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 450-239 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Kentucky set the terms early in a game that finished 35-3. Devin Leary pass complete to Josh Kattus for 6 yds for a TD (Alex Raynor KICK) came with {'seconds': 34, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Kentucky the first major swing.
Kentucky's box score carried the story: 450 total yards, 135 rushing yards, and 315 passing yards. Akron finished with 239 total yards, including 49 on the ground and 190 through the air.
Kentucky converted 5-8 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-1, Kentucky led 14-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Devin Leary pass complete to Ray Davis for 58 yds for a TD (Alex Raynor KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Devin Leary pass complete to Josh Kattus for 6 yds for a TD (Alex Raynor KICK) (Kentucky led 7-0 over Akron).
Passing Touchdown
Devin Leary pass complete to Tayvion Robinson for 22 yds for a TD (Alex Raynor KICK) (Kentucky led 14-0 over Akron).
Passing Touchdown
Devin Leary pass complete to Ray Davis for 58 yds for a TD (Alex Raynor KICK) (Kentucky led 21-3 over Akron).
Field Goal Good
Noah Perez 36 yd FG GOOD (Akron led 3-14 over Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Ray Davis run for 55 yds for a TD (Alex Raynor KICK) (Kentucky led 28-3 over Akron).
Rushing Touchdown
Demie Sumo-Karngbaye run for 4 yds for a TD (Alex Raynor KICK) (Kentucky led 35-3 over Akron).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-3
Kentucky defeated Akron.
Total yards
450-239
Kentucky held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
135
Kentucky averaged 6.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
315
Kentucky averaged 12.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-8
Kentucky's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-15
Akron's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kentucky | Akron |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 450 | 239 |
| Passing Yards | 315 | 190 |
| Rushing Yards | 135 | 49 |
| First Downs | 18 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-8 | 6-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 6-41 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-26 | 29-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 22 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 25:13 | 34:47 |