Auburn Tigers vs. Kentucky Wildcats: 2024 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Auburn Tigers defeated Kentucky Wildcats 24–10 in Week 9, 2024. Final score: Auburn Tigers 24, Kentucky Wildcats 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Auburn Tigers	0	9	6	6	24
Kentucky Wildcats	9	0	0	0	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Payton Thorne (Auburn) — 138.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.14 EPA/play -4.22 EPA
• Brock Vandagriff (Kentucky) — 100.0 yds · -0.27 EPA/play -5.05 EPA
• Gavin Wimsatt (Kentucky) — 41.0 yds · -0.77 EPA/play -8.41 EPA

Rushing

• Jarquez Hunter (Auburn) — 278.0 yds · 2 TD +0.70 EPA
• Damari Alston (Auburn) — 38.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Gavin Wimsatt (Kentucky) — 25.0 yds -0.25 EPA

Receiving

• Dane Key (Kentucky) — 4 rec · 87.0 yds +2.21 EPA
• KeAndre Lambert-Smith (Auburn) — 4 rec · 53.0 yds +1.62 EPA
• Cam Coleman (Auburn) — 4 rec · 24.0 yds +0.59 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Payton Thorne	Auburn	31	64.5%	138	1	-0.14	-4.22
Brock Vandagriff	Kentucky	19	47.4%	100	0	-0.27	-5.05
Gavin Wimsatt	Kentucky	11	27.3%	41	0	-0.77	-8.41

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Auburn	Kentucky
Plays	76	53
EPA / play	+0.119	-0.261
Total EPA	+9.02	-13.86
Success rate	47.4%	30.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.136	-0.449
Rush EPA / play	+0.294	-0.017
Yards	497	227

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kentucky	6	47	+0.38	Field goal
Q1	Auburn	3	0	-2.52	Punt
Q1	Kentucky	6	60	+4.98	Rush TD
Q1	Auburn	2	-1	-4.47	Interception
Q1	Kentucky	3	-9	-4.16	Punt
Q1	Auburn	9	38	-0.35	Punt
Q1	Kentucky	6	6	-2.38	Punt
Q2	Auburn	5	38	+2.94	Pass TD
Q2	Kentucky	5	23	-2.85	Interception
Q2	Auburn	7	54	-0.12	Field goal
Q2	Kentucky	6	12	-1.90	Punt
Q2	Auburn	10	66	-0.23	Ended
Q3	Auburn	14	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q3	Kentucky	3	1	-3.14	Punt
Q3	Auburn	6	61	+1.24	Missed FG
Q3	Kentucky	4	5	-3.80	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Auburn Tigers · Jarquez Hunter rushes for 50 yards (2nd & 5) (+4.0 EPA)
2. Q4 · Auburn Tigers · Jarquez Hunter rushes 45 yards for a touchdown (+3.91 EPA)
3. Q1 · Auburn Tigers · Payton Thorne pass to KeAndre Lambert-Smith for 25 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.85 EPA)
4. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Gavin Wimsatt pass intercepted (-3.65 EPA)
5. Q1 · Auburn Tigers · Payton Thorne pass intercepted (-3.54 EPA)
6. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Brock Vandagriff pass to Dane Key for 34 yards (2nd & 17) (+3.23 EPA)
7. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Brock Vandagriff pass intercepted (-3.21 EPA)
8. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Gavin Wimsatt pass to Dane Key for 20 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Auburn Tigers controlled the final (24–10) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Payton Thorne (Auburn) — 138.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Auburn at 0.119 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 Auburn Tigers vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Auburn Tigers 24, Kentucky Wildcats 10 in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Auburn Tigers vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Auburn Tigers won with a final score of 24–10.

Where can I find the Auburn Tigers vs Kentucky Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628401.

Who led Auburn Tigers vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Payton Thorne (Auburn) led passers with 138.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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