Total Yards
Kentucky493
Eastern Michigan461
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Eastern Michigan at Kentucky
Sep 13, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 3
Away
Eastern Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
23 - 48
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Passing Yards
Kentucky240
Eastern Michigan330
Rushing Yards
Kentucky253
Eastern Michigan131
Turnovers
Kentucky0
Eastern Michigan1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature83°F
Wind2 mph NW
Humidity
34%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
3.66
Postgame Win Probability
Kentucky: 99.8%
Eastern Michigan: 0.2%
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Box Score Comparison
Kentucky vs Eastern Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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Kentucky29:56
Eastern Michigan30:04
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Game Story
Kentucky pulls away from Eastern Michigan 48-23
Kentucky defeated Eastern Michigan 48-23 in Week 3 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 493-461 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Kentucky set the terms early in a game that finished 48-23. Seth McGowan run for 12 yds for a TD (Jacob Kauwe KICK) came with 5:32 left in the first quarter, giving Kentucky the first major swing.
Kentucky's box score carried the story: 493 total yards, 253 rushing yards, and 240 passing yards. Eastern Michigan finished with 461 total yards, including 131 on the ground and 330 through the air.
Kentucky converted 5-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Kentucky led 28-16 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jacob Kauwe 51 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Seth McGowan run for 12 yds for a TD (Jacob Kauwe KICK) (Kentucky led 14-0 over Eastern Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Rudy Kessinger 38 yd FG GOOD (Eastern Michigan led 3-14 over Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Seth McGowan run for 4 yds for a TD (Jacob Kauwe KICK) (Kentucky led 7-0 over Eastern Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Rudy Kessinger 37 yd FG GOOD (Eastern Michigan led 6-21 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Cutter Boley pass complete to Willie Rodriguez for 3 yds for a TD (Jacob Kauwe KICK) (Kentucky led 21-3 over Eastern Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Cutter Boley pass complete to Josh Kattus for 4 yds for a TD Eastern Michigan Penalty, Defensive Holding (Noah Kim) declined (Jacob Kauwe KICK) (Kentucky led 28-6 over Eastern Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-23
Kentucky defeated Eastern Michigan.
Total yards
493-461
Kentucky held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
253
Kentucky averaged 5.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
240
Kentucky averaged 11.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-11
Kentucky's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
Eastern Michigan's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kentucky | Eastern Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 493 | 461 |
| Passing Yards | 240 | 330 |
| Rushing Yards | 253 | 131 |
| First Downs | 24 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-11 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-68 | 7-45 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-21 | 25-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 29:56 | 30:04 |