Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Kentucky Wildcats: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Kentucky Wildcats defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 20–17 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Iowa Hawkeyes 17, Kentucky Wildcats 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Iowa Hawkeyes	0	3	6	6	17
Kentucky Wildcats	6	6	0	6	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Will Levis (96) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +3.20 EPA
• Spencer Petras (2294) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.41 EPA

Rushing

• Chris Rodriguez Jr. (96) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.17 EPA
• Gavin Williams (2294) — 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Leshon Williams (2294) — 0.0 yds -0.19 EPA

Receiving

• Wan'Dale Robinson (96) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +1.02 EPA
• Sam LaPorta (2294) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.75 EPA
• Arland Bruce IV (2294) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Will Levis	96	32	53.1%	0	1	+0.10	+3.20
Spencer Petras	2294	27	66.7%	0	1	+0.01	+0.41

Team EPA comparison

Stat	IOWA	UK
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	2294	2	0	+1.58	Ended
Q1	96	3	0	-3.31	Punt
Q1	2294	5	0	-3.05	Punt
Q1	96	13	0	+5.78	Pass TD
Q1	2294	4	0	-1.32	Punt
Q2	2294	6	0	+0.41	Interception
Q2	96	4	0	-2.07	Field goal
Q2	2294	2	0	-4.05	Interception
Q2	96	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	96	13	0	+1.49	Ended
Q2	2294	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2294	7	0	+0.45	Ended
Q3	96	6	0	+0.47	Ended
Q3	2294	1	0	+3.36	Rush TD
Q3	2294	4	0	+0.62	Ended
Q3	96	3	0	-3.04	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Spencer Petras run for no gain to the Kent 11 (-4.73 EPA)
2. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Will Levis pass complete to Wan'Dale Robinson for 52 yds to the Iowa 1 for a 1ST down (+4.65 EPA)
3. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · JuTahn McClain run for no gain to the Iowa 35 (-4.32 EPA)
4. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Will Levis pass complete to Wan'Dale Robinson for 34 yds to the Iowa 20 for a 1ST down (+3.93 EPA)
5. Q2 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Spencer Petras pass intercepted D'Eryk Jackson return for 3 yds to the Iowa 31 (-3.43 EPA)
6. Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Arland Bruce IV run for 20 yds for a TD, (Caleb Shudak KICK) (+3.36 EPA)
7. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Spencer Petras pass complete to Sam LaPorta for 36 yds for a TD, (Caleb Shudak KICK) (+3.18 EPA)
8. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Spencer Petras pass intercepted DeAndre Square return for no gain to the Kent 26 (-2.51 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Kentucky Wildcats controlled the final (20–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Will Levis (96) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: IOWA 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 Iowa Hawkeyes vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Iowa Hawkeyes 17, Kentucky Wildcats 20 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Iowa Hawkeyes vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Kentucky Wildcats won with a final score of 17–20.

Where can I find the Iowa Hawkeyes vs Kentucky Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401331237.

Who led Iowa Hawkeyes vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Will Levis (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 Iowa Hawkeyes at Kentucky Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.