Kentucky Wildcats vs. Florida Gators: 2024 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Florida Gators defeated Kentucky Wildcats 48–20 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Kentucky Wildcats 20, Florida Gators 48.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kentucky Wildcats	0	12	6	6	20
Florida Gators	3	21	6	6	48

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• DJ Lagway (Florida) — 311.0 yds · +0.02 EPA/play +0.39 EPA
• Brock Vandagriff (Kentucky) — 216.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.22 EPA/play -5.97 EPA
• Cutter Boley (Kentucky) — 29.0 yds · -1.62 EPA/play -9.73 EPA

Rushing

• Jadan Baugh (Florida) — 97.0 yds · 5 TD +0.30 EPA
• Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (Kentucky) — 39.0 yds -0.32 EPA
• DJ Lagway (Florida) — 57.0 yds +0.41 EPA

Receiving

• Dane Key (Kentucky) — 4 rec · 48.0 yds +1.51 EPA
• Elijhah Badger (Florida) — 3 rec · 148.0 yds +2.77 EPA
• Chimere Dike (Florida) — 2 rec · 67.0 yds +3.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
DJ Lagway	Florida	16	43.8%	311	0	+0.02	+0.39
Brock Vandagriff	Kentucky	27	44.4%	216	1	-0.22	-5.97
Cutter Boley	Kentucky	6	0.0%	29	0	-1.62	-9.73

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kentucky	Florida
Plays	68	53
EPA / play	-0.250	+0.211
Total EPA	-16.98	+11.18
Success rate	38.2%	49.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.476	+0.024
Rush EPA / play	-0.037	+0.292
Yards	388	506

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Florida	9	63	+1.64	Field goal
Q1	Kentucky	5	20	-1.85	Punt
Q1	Florida	5	24	-0.35	Punt
Q1	Kentucky	5	19	-0.31	Punt
Q1	Florida	7	41	-0.53	Field goal
Q2	Kentucky	4	84	+6.91	Pass TD
Q2	Florida	3	0	-2.78	Punt
Q2	Kentucky	3	9	-0.87	Punt
Q2	Florida	3	65	+5.05	Rush TD
Q2	Kentucky	4	16	-3.54	Interception
Q2	Florida	2	70	-7.07	Interception
Q2	Kentucky	4	9	-4.32	Ended
Q2	Florida	4	98	+7.03	Rush TD
Q2	Kentucky	2	54	-4.48	Interception
Q2	Florida	1	1	+0.85	Rush TD
Q2	Kentucky	0	0	—	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Florida Gators · DJ Lagway pass intercepted (-7.41 EPA)
2. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Cutter Boley — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.15 EPA)
3. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Kickoff (+6.39 EPA)
4. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Brock Vandagriff pass intercepted (-4.73 EPA)
5. Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Brock Vandagriff pass to Josh Kattus for 21 yards (4th & 2) (+4.62 EPA)
6. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Brock Vandagriff pass to Barion Brown for a touchdown (45 yards) (+4.33 EPA)
7. Q3 · Florida Gators · DJ Lagway pass to Chimere Dike for 44 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.84 EPA)
8. Q1 · Florida Gators · DJ Lagway pass to Eugene Wilson III for 40 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Florida Gators controlled the final (48–20) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: DJ Lagway (Florida) — 311.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Florida at 0.211 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 Kentucky Wildcats vs Florida Gators?

Kentucky Wildcats 20, Florida Gators 48 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Kentucky Wildcats vs Florida Gators?

Florida Gators won with a final score of 20–48.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628393.

Who led Kentucky Wildcats vs Florida Gators in passing?

DJ Lagway (Florida) led passers with 311.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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