Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Kentucky Wildcats: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Kentucky Wildcats defeated Eastern Kentucky Colonels 28–17 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Eastern Kentucky Colonels 17, Kentucky Wildcats 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Kentucky Colonels	6	0	3	6	17
Kentucky Wildcats	0	6	12	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Devin Leary (Kentucky) — 231.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +5.57 EPA
• Parker McKinney (Eastern Kentucky) — 193.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +2.86 EPA

Rushing

• Joshua Carter (Eastern Kentucky) — 30.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Ray Davis (Kentucky) — 52.0 yds +0.10 EPA
• Braedon Sloan (Eastern Kentucky) — 48.0 yds -0.66 EPA

Receiving

• Barion Brown (Kentucky) — 6 rec · 51.0 yds +0.69 EPA
• Jaden Smith (Eastern Kentucky) — 6 rec · 27.0 yds +0.00 EPA
• Tayvion Robinson (Kentucky) — 5 rec · 80.0 yds +2.81 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Devin Leary	Kentucky	38	60.5%	231	4	+0.15	+5.57
Parker McKinney	Eastern Kentucky	30	60.0%	193	1	+0.10	+2.86

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Eastern Kentucky	Kentucky
Plays	55	59
EPA / play	-0.039	+0.069
Total EPA	-2.16	+4.09
Success rate	38.2%	42.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.095	+0.147
Rush EPA / play	-0.201	-0.070
Yards	302	358

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kentucky	3	9	-1.03	Ended
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	6	35	+3.39	Rush TD
Q1	Kentucky	11	35	-2.69	Ended
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	4	10	-3.15	Punt
Q1	Kentucky	5	25	-0.76	Punt
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	2	11	-4.92	Fumble
Q2	Kentucky	3	7	-5.65	Interception
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	2	0	-3.94	Interception
Q2	Kentucky	7	33	-0.16	Punt
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	6	56	+0.59	Missed FG
Q2	Kentucky	4	16	-1.39	Punt
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	6	17	+0.04	Punt
Q2	Kentucky	1	24	+4.60	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	1	4	0.00	Ended
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	9	71	+2.28	Field goal
Q3	Kentucky	8	66	+3.18	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Fumble (-6.5 EPA)
2. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Devin Leary pass intercepted (-5.05 EPA)
3. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Devin Leary pass to Tayvion Robinson for a touchdown (24 yards) (+4.6 EPA)
4. Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney pass to Joshua Carter for 39 yards (3rd & 4) (+4.19 EPA)
5. Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Devin Leary pass to Tayvion Robinson for 25 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.75 EPA)
6. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Devin Leary sacked for a loss of 12 yards (4th & 9) (-3.62 EPA)
7. Q1 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Parker McKinney rushes 14 yards for a touchdown (+3.52 EPA)
8. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Devin Leary pass to Barion Brown for 20 yards (2nd & 19) (+3.24 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Kentucky Wildcats controlled the final (28–17) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Devin Leary (Kentucky) — 231.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Kentucky at 0.069 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 Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Eastern Kentucky Colonels 17, Kentucky Wildcats 28 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Kentucky Wildcats won with a final score of 17–28.

Where can I find the Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Kentucky Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520196.

Who led Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Devin Leary (Kentucky) led passers with 231.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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