Eastern Kentucky
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Kentucky
Sept. 9, 2023 · Kroger Field, Lexington
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated Eastern Kentucky 28–17 on Sept. 9, 2023. The teams were tied 7–7 at halftime. The Wildcats outscored Eastern Kentucky 21–10 after the break.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| Kentucky | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 7, Eastern Kentucky 7
TV: ESPN+
Announcers: Pete Sousa, Takeo Spikes
Referee: Ken Williamson
Attendance: 61,876
Stadium: Kroger Field, Lexington
Uniform combination: Awaiting verification
References: Official UK game book and individual statistics · UK announcers archive (user-provided PDF)
| Team Statistics | Eastern Kentucky | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST DOWNS | 15 | 20 |
| NET YARDS RUSHING | 92 | 115 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 23 |
| NET YARDS PASSING | 219 | 299 |
| Completions-Attempts-Int | 19-29-1 | 24-38-1 |
| TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS | 311 | 414 |
| Total offense plays | 56 | 61 |
| Fumbles: Number-Lost | 1-1 | 1-0 |
| Penalties: Number-Yards | 4-37 | 10-70 |
| Possession Time | 27:53 | 32:07 |
| Third-Down Conversions | 6-12 | 5-11 |
| Fourth-Down Conversions | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Scoring Summary
Running scores list Eastern Kentucky first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10:46 | EKU – P.McKinney 14 yd rush (P.Nations kick) | 7–0 |
| 2nd | 00:42 | UK – T.Robinson 24 yd pass from D.Leary (A.Raynor kick) | 7–7 |
| 3rd | 09:41 | EKU – P.Nations 21 yd FG | 10–7 |
| 3rd | 05:47 | UK – T.Robinson 6 yd pass from D.Leary (A.Raynor kick) | 10–14 |
| 3rd | 01:47 | UK – B.Brown 13 yd pass from D.Leary (A.Raynor kick) | 10–21 |
| 4th | 12:04 | EKU – B.Sloan 9 yd pass from P.McKinney (P.Nations kick) | 17–21 |
| 4th | 08:08 | UK – R.Davis 24 yd pass from D.Leary (A.Raynor kick) | 17–28 |