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EKY vs. Kentucky Wildcats: 2017 Week 2 Recap

Wildcats defeat EKY 27–16 in Week 2

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for EKY vs. Kentucky Wildcats (Week 2).

EKY 16 0-2
Final 16–27
Kentucky Wildcats 27 2-1 Winner
Winner
Kentucky Wildcats
Final score
16–27
Halftime
EKY 0–9 Kentucky Wildcats
Top passer
Stephen Johnson

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Quick answer

Kentucky Wildcats defeated EKY 27–16 in Week 2, 2017. Final score: EKY 16, Kentucky Wildcats 27.

Game summary

Kentucky Wildcats beat EKY 27–16 in Week 2 of the 2017 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Stephen Johnson (96) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.39 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Benny Snell Jr. — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Ryan Markush — 10 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
EKY000016
Kentucky Wildcats366627

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

EKYEKY
UKKentucky Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. EKU
    Q1TD
    RMRyan Markush

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Tim Boyle pass complete to Ryan Markush for 7 yds for a TD, (Lucas Williams KICK)

  2. UK
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Austin MacGinnis 39 yd FG GOOD

  3. UK
    Q2TD
    CCC.J. Conrad

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-9

    Stephen Johnson pass complete to C.J. Conrad for 23 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK)

  4. EKU
    Q2TD
    LSLJ Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-9

    LJ Scott run for 7 yds for a TD, (Lucas Williams PAT BLOCKED)

  5. UK
    Q3TD
    BSBenny Snell Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-15

    Benny Snell Jr. run for 25 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK)

  6. EKU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-15

    Lucas Williams 31 yd FG GOOD

  7. UK
    Q4TD
    SJStephen Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-21

    Stephen Johnson run for 21 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Stephen Johnson (96) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +8.49 EPA
  • Austin Scott (2198) — 0.0 yds · +0.44 EPA/play +3.49 EPA
  • Drew Barker (96) — 0.0 yds · -1.09 EPA/play -4.35 EPA

Rushing

  • Benny Snell Jr. (96) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA
  • Sihiem King (96) — 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA
  • LJ Scott (2198) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.54 EPA

Receiving

  • Ryan Markush (2198) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.15 EPA
  • Neiko Creamer (2198) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.50 EPA
  • Daryl McCleskey Jr. (2198) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Stephen Johnson962268.2%01+0.39+8.49
Austin Scott2198887.5%00+0.44+3.49
Drew Barker96425.0%00-1.09-4.35
Tim Boyle21983568.6%01-0.14-4.71

Team EPA comparison

StatEKYUK
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1219820-0.81Ended
Q196110-2.01Ended
Q1219810+1.34Pass TD
Q1219880+1.65Ended
Q19600Field goal
Q19680-0.46Ended
Q29630+2.52Missed FG
Q2219830-0.95Punt
Q29610+3.40Pass TD
Q29640+1.06Ended
Q2219830-1.78Punt
Q29630-1.97Punt
Q2219810+1.46Rush TD
Q22198110+3.05Ended
Q29630-3.32Punt
Q2219860+0.33Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Alonzo Booth run for 1 yd to the Kent 3 Alonzo Booth fumbled, forced by Jordan Jones, recovered by Kent Derrick Baity (-4.74 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Austin MacGinnis 39 yd FG GOOD (+4.63 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Benny Snell Jr. run for no gain to the EKent 35 (-4.46 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · KENTUCKY Penalty, Personal Foul (Eli Brown) to the Kent 34 for a 1ST down (+3.97 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Stephen Johnson run for 21 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (+3.51 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Stephen Johnson pass complete to C.J. Conrad for 23 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (+3.4 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Tim Boyle pass intercepted Mike Edwards return for no gain to the EKent 34 (-3.37 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Tim Boyle pass complete to Ryan Markush for 19 yds to the Kent 28 for a 1ST down (-3.3 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Kentucky Wildcats controlled the final (27–16) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Stephen Johnson (96) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: EKY at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of EKY vs Kentucky Wildcats?

EKY 16, Kentucky Wildcats 27 in Week 2 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won EKY vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Kentucky Wildcats won with a final score of 16–27.

Where can I find the EKY vs Kentucky Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400933846.

Who led EKY vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Stephen Johnson (96) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for EKY at Kentucky Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

EKY

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Kentucky Wildcats

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W