Kentucky vs. Eastern Michigan: By the Numbers

Photo via Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

It’s almost time for Kentucky to take the field against Eastern Michigan. It’s an ideal opportunity for the Wildcats to create some momentum ahead of a bye week. Can they get right? We’ve compiled the stats, facts, and numbers you need to know ahead of the matchup.

0 — Penalties committed by Eastern Michigan in a loss to Long Island. It’s the program’s second penalty-less game since they began tracking the stat in 1995. The Eagles also have zero turnovers through two games.

1 — Career start for Cutter Boley, who’s expected to take the first snaps Saturday night. The former four-star talent from Kentucky was 6-15 for 48 yards; he was sacked twice and threw two interceptions last November against Louisville.

2 — Kentucky running backs average more than 5 yards per carry. Dante Dowdell is getting 6.61 yards per touch, while Seth McGowan is at 5.18 yards a clip.

4 — Field goals made by Jacob Kauwe in four attempts, which ranks in the Top 25 nationally. The first-year Kentucky kicker’s longest make is from 45 yards.

7.42 — Yards per carry allowed by Eastern Michigan, the second-worst mark in FBS football.

11 — Consecutive wins for Kentucky against Group of Five foes, who have a 9-2 ATS record in that span. Kentucky has won 23 of their last 26 non-conference games.

18 — Consecutive quarters of football where Eastern Michigan has not had a lead. Their last lead was 7-0 against Ohio on Nov. 13, 2024.

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23 — Tackles by Kentucky linebacker Alex Afari are the most in the SEC.

33 — Yard pass to Tanner Lemaster is the longest reception of the season for Eastern Michigan. The tight end spent two years at Kentucky before hitting the transfer portal.

37 — Yard-line is Kentucky’s average field position and it’s the fourth-best in the FBS.

128 — Where Eastern Michigan’s pass defense ranks in success rate out of 136 FBS teams.

136 — Where Kentucky’s offense ranks in EPA (Expected Points Added) out of 136 FBS teams.

166 — Career starts by Kentucky’s Big Blue Wall prior to the start of the 2025 season, the third-most in FBS football.