Eastern Michigan
23–48
at
Kentucky
Sept. 13, 2025 · Kroger Field, Lexington
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated Eastern Michigan 48–23 on Sept. 13, 2025. Kentucky led 28–16 at halftime. The Wildcats outscored Eastern Michigan 20–7 after the break.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan | 3 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 23 |
| Kentucky | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 48 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 28, Eastern Michigan 16
TV: ESPNU
Announcers: Clay Matvick, Chase Daniel
Referee: Ken Williamson
Attendance: 58,489
Stadium: Kroger Field, Lexington
Uniform combination: White / Blue / Blue
References: UK Athletics game book · Broadcast listing
| Team Statistics | Eastern Michigan | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST DOWNS | 21 | 25 |
| NET YARDS RUSHING | 131 | 252 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 46 |
| NET YARDS PASSING | 330 | 240 |
| Completions-Attempts-Int | 25-43-1 | 12-21-0 |
| TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS | 461 | 492 |
| Total offense plays | 73 | 67 |
| Fumbles: Number-Lost | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Penalties: Number-Yards | 7-45 | 7-68 |
| Possession Time | 30:04 | 29:56 |
| Third-Down Conversions | 4-14 | 5-11 |
| Fourth-Down Conversions | 1-4 | 0-0 |
Scoring Summary
Running scores list Eastern Michigan first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14:11 | UK – S.McGowan 4 yd rush (J.Kauwe kick) | 0–7 |
| 1st | 05:32 | UK – S.McGowan 12 yd rush (J.Kauwe kick) | 0–14 |
| 1st | 02:20 | EMU – R.Kessinger 38 yd FG | 3–14 |
| 2nd | 10:18 | UK – W.Rodriguez 3 yd pass from C.Boley (J.Kauwe kick) | 3–21 |
| 2nd | 05:19 | EMU – R.Kessinger 37 yd FG | 6–21 |
| 2nd | 01:55 | UK – J.Kattus 4 yd pass from C.Boley (J.Kauwe kick) | 6–28 |
| 2nd | 01:36 | EMU – T.Lockett 64 yd pass from N.Kim (R.Kessinger kick) | 13–28 |
| 2nd | 00:03 | EMU – R.Kessinger 50 yd FG | 16–28 |
| 3rd | 08:13 | UK – J.Kauwe 51 yd FG | 16–31 |
| 3rd | 05:15 | UK – S.McGowan 8 yd rush (J.Kauwe kick) | 16–38 |
| 4th | 13:16 | UK – J.Kauwe 24 yd FG | 16–41 |
| 4th | 04:46 | UK – J.Patterson 6 yd rush (J.Kauwe kick) | 16–48 |
| 4th | 00:58 | EMU – N.Kim 5 yd rush (R.Kessinger kick) | 23–48 |