Eastern Michigan Eagles 23–48 Kentucky Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2025

Quick answer

Kentucky Wildcats defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 48–23 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Eastern Michigan Eagles 23, Kentucky Wildcats 48.

Game summary

Kentucky Wildcats rolled past Eastern Michigan Eagles 48–23 in Week 3 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Cutter Boley (Kentucky) — 234.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.49 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Seth McGowan — 104.0 yds, 3 TD.
Receiving leader: Terry Lockett Jr. — 3 rec, 90.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kentucky (+0.250/play) vs Eastern Michigan (-0.025/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Michigan Eagles	3	12	0	6	23
Kentucky Wildcats	12	12	9	9	48

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

EMUEastern Michigan Eagles

+3OPP 21

+3OPP 20

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

+3OPP 34

+3

OPP EZ

UKKentucky Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Kentucky
Q1TD
SMSeth McGowan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Seth McGowan rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Kentucky
Q1TD
SMSeth McGowan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Seth McGowan rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Michigan
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
3-12
Field goal good from 38 yards
Kentucky
Q2TD
WRWillie Rodriguez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Cutter Boley pass to Willie Rodriguez for a touchdown (3 yards)
Eastern Michigan
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
6-18
Field goal good from 37 yards
Kentucky
Q2TD
JKJosh Kattus
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Cutter Boley pass to Josh Kattus for a touchdown (4 yards)
Eastern Michigan
Q2TD
TLTerry Lockett Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Noah Kim pass to Terry Lockett Jr. for a touchdown (64 yards)
Eastern Michigan
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
15-24
Field goal good from 50 yards
Kentucky
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 34
Score
15-27
Field goal good from 51 yards
Kentucky
Q3TD
SMSeth McGowan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-33
Seth McGowan rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Kentucky
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
15-36
Field goal good from 24 yards
Kentucky
Q4TD
JPJason Patterson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-42
Jason Patterson rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Michigan
Q4TD
NKNoah Kim
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-42
Noah Kim rushes 5 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cutter Boley (Kentucky) — 234.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +10.23 EPA
Terry Lockett Jr. (Eastern Michigan) — 0.0 yds · -0.76 EPA/play -0.76 EPA
Noah Kim (Eastern Michigan) — 358.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -1.37 EPA

Rushing

Seth McGowan (Kentucky) — 104.0 yds · 3 TD +0.38 EPA
Dontae McMillan (Eastern Michigan) — 83.0 yds +0.19 EPA
Jason Patterson (Kentucky) — 80.0 yds · 1 TD -0.10 EPA

Receiving

Terry Lockett Jr. (Eastern Michigan) — 3 rec · 90.0 yds +0.43 EPA
Joshua Long (Eastern Michigan) — 4 rec · 45.0 yds -0.21 EPA
Jamarien Wheeler (Eastern Michigan) — 4 rec · 32.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cutter Boley	Kentucky	21	57.1%	234	2	+0.49	+10.23
Terry Lockett Jr.	Eastern Michigan	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.76	-0.76
Noah Kim	Eastern Michigan	44	56.8%	358	1	-0.03	-1.37

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Eastern Michigan	Kentucky
Plays	73	66
EPA / play	-0.025	+0.250
Total EPA	-1.84	+16.49
Success rate	45.2%	53.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.047	+0.487
Rush EPA / play	+0.011	+0.139
Yards	511	486

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Eastern Michigan	2	50	-7.34	Interception
Q1	Kentucky	2	10	+2.17	Rush TD
Q1	Eastern Michigan	8	54	-1.46	Ended
Q1	Kentucky	11	77	+5.24	Rush TD
Q1	Eastern Michigan	7	55	+1.02	Field goal
Q1	Kentucky	5	17	-1.99	Punt
Q1	Eastern Michigan	6	31	+0.99	Punt
Q2	Kentucky	5	54	+3.68	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Michigan	9	41	-0.68	Field goal
Q2	Kentucky	7	80	+6.16	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Michigan	3	75	+6.38	Pass TD
Q2	Kentucky	3	9	-0.36	Punt
Q2	Eastern Michigan	4	34	0.00	Field goal
Q2	Kentucky	6	36	-0.33	Punt
Q3	Eastern Michigan	3	9	-1.78	Punt
Q3	Kentucky	6	30	-0.99	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Noah Kim pass to Terry Lockett Jr. for a touchdown (64 yards) (+6.06 EPA)
Q1 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Noah Kim pass intercepted (-5.67 EPA)
Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Noah Kim rushes 5 yards for a touchdown (+4.8 EPA)
Q1 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Noah Kim pass to Tavierre Dunlap for 39 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.66 EPA)
Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Cutter Boley pass to Fred Farrier II for 33 yards (2nd & 7) (+3.42 EPA)
Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Cutter Boley pass to Willie Rodriguez for 25 yards (3rd & 19) (+3.36 EPA)
Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Cutter Boley pass to Josh Kattus for a touchdown (4 yards) (+3.21 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Noah Kim sacked for a loss of 17 yards (1st & 10) (-3.18 EPA)

Key takeaways

Kentucky Wildcats controlled the final (48–23) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Cutter Boley (Kentucky) — 234.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Kentucky at 0.25 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 Michigan Eagles vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Eastern Michigan Eagles 23, Kentucky Wildcats 48 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Kentucky Wildcats won with a final score of 23–48.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752698.

Who led Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Cutter Boley (Kentucky) led passers with 234.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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