Florida Gators vs. Kentucky Wildcats: 2023 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Kentucky Wildcats defeated Florida Gators 33–14 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Florida Gators 14, Kentucky Wildcats 33.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Florida Gators	0	6	6	0	14
Kentucky Wildcats	15	6	6	3	33

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Graham Mertz (Florida) — 238.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +8.99 EPA
• Devin Leary (Kentucky) — 73.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.08 EPA/play -1.69 EPA

Rushing

• Ray Davis (Kentucky) — 302.0 yds · 3 TD +0.50 EPA
• Trevor Etienne (Florida) — 29.0 yds -0.78 EPA
• Montrell Johnson Jr. (Florida) — 32.0 yds -0.41 EPA

Receiving

• Barion Brown (Kentucky) — 4 rec · 41.0 yds +0.43 EPA
• Montrell Johnson Jr. (Florida) — 6 rec · 22.0 yds -0.02 EPA
• Andy Jean (Florida) — 4 rec · 33.0 yds +0.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Graham Mertz	Florida	33	72.7%	238	2	+0.27	+8.99
Devin Leary	Kentucky	20	45.0%	73	1	-0.08	-1.69

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Florida	Kentucky
Plays	59	56
EPA / play	-0.095	+0.120
Total EPA	-5.63	+6.73
Success rate	35.6%	42.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.272	-0.084
Rush EPA / play	-0.562	+0.234
Yards	324	424

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Florida	4	-3	-4.40	Punt
Q1	Kentucky	11	81	+3.15	Field goal
Q1	Florida	3	26	-5.75	Interception
Q1	Kentucky	2	15	+2.14	Pass TD
Q1	Florida	9	28	-1.36	Punt
Q1	Kentucky	4	75	+2.51	Rush TD
Q1	Florida	4	4	-3.73	Punt
Q2	Kentucky	7	80	+5.28	Rush TD
Q2	Florida	6	35	+0.72	Punt
Q2	Kentucky	5	15	-1.21	Punt
Q2	Florida	6	75	+6.91	Pass TD
Q2	Kentucky	9	68	+3.43	Rush TD
Q3	Florida	7	75	+7.57	Pass TD
Q3	Kentucky	4	18	-1.61	Punt
Q3	Florida	3	9	-1.19	Punt
Q3	Kentucky	3	6	-2.28	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Ray Davis rushes 75 yards for a touchdown (+5.18 EPA)
2. Q1 · Florida Gators · Graham Mertz pass intercepted (-4.7 EPA)
3. Q3 · Florida Gators · Graham Mertz pass to Trevor Etienne for 10 yards (4th & 3) (+4.17 EPA)
4. Q2 · Florida Gators · Graham Mertz pass to Caleb Douglas for 34 yards (2nd & 6) (+4.14 EPA)
5. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Penalty (4th & 10) (+3.98 EPA)
6. Q3 · Florida Gators · Graham Mertz pass to Ricky Pearsall for a touchdown (33 yards) (+3.84 EPA)
7. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Demie Sumo-Karngbaye rushes for 4 yards (3rd & 9) (-3.06 EPA)
8. Q2 · Florida Gators · Graham Mertz pass to Hayden Hansen for a touchdown (4 yards) (+3.05 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Kentucky Wildcats controlled the final (33–14) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Graham Mertz (Florida) — 238.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Kentucky at 0.12 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 Florida Gators vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Florida Gators 14, Kentucky Wildcats 33 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Florida Gators vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Kentucky Wildcats won with a final score of 14–33.

Where can I find the Florida Gators vs Kentucky Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520282.

Who led Florida Gators vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Graham Mertz (Florida) led passers with 238.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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