Akron
3–35
at
Kentucky
Sept. 16, 2023 · Kroger Field, Lexington
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated Akron 35–3 on Sept. 16, 2023. Kentucky led 14–0 at halftime. The Wildcats outscored Akron 21–3 after the break.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Kentucky | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 14, Akron 0
TV: ESPNU
Announcers: Courtney Lyle, Hutson Mason
Referee: Lee Hedrick
Attendance: 59,456
Stadium: Kroger Field, Lexington
Uniform combination: Awaiting verification
References: Official UK game book and individual statistics · UK announcers archive (user-provided PDF)
| Team Statistics | Akron | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST DOWNS | 16 | 18 |
| NET YARDS RUSHING | 49 | 135 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 22 |
| NET YARDS PASSING | 190 | 315 |
| Completions-Attempts-Int | 29-41-0 | 16-26-1 |
| TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS | 239 | 450 |
| Total offense plays | 66 | 48 |
| Fumbles: Number-Lost | 1-1 | 4-2 |
| Penalties: Number-Yards | 6-41 | 5-45 |
| Possession Time | 34:47 | 25:13 |
| Third-Down Conversions | 6-15 | 5-8 |
| Fourth-Down Conversions | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Scoring Summary
Running scores list Akron first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10:34 | KEN – J.Kattus 6 yd pass from D.Leary (A.Raynor kick) | 0–7 |
| 2nd | 00:08 | KEN – T.Robinson 22 yd pass from D.Leary (A.Raynor kick) | 0–14 |
| 3rd | 03:27 | AKR – N.Perez 36 yd FG | 3–14 |
| 3rd | 01:38 | KEN – R.Davis 58 yd pass from D.Leary (A.Raynor kick) | 3–21 |
| 4th | 13:47 | KEN – R.Davis 55 yd rush (A.Raynor kick) | 3–28 |
| 4th | 03:04 | KEN – D.Sumo-Karngbaye 4 yd rush (A.Raynor kick) | 3–35 |