Texas Longhorns vs. Kentucky Wildcats: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Texas Longhorns defeated Kentucky Wildcats 16–13 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Texas Longhorns 16, Kentucky Wildcats 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Texas Longhorns	0	6	3	3	3	16
Kentucky Wildcats	0	0	3	9	0	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cutter Boley (Kentucky) — 243.0 yds · +0.15 EPA/play +6.61 EPA
• Arch Manning (Texas) — 109.0 yds · -0.34 EPA/play -9.41 EPA
• nning steps back to pass. Pass (Texas) — 0.0 yds

Rushing

• Seth McGowan (Kentucky) — 45.0 yds -0.23 EPA
• Quintrevion Wisner (Texas) — 37.0 yds · 1 TD -0.12 EPA
• Cutter Boley (Kentucky) — 67.0 yds · 1 TD +0.38 EPA

Receiving

• Seth McGowan (Kentucky) — 7 rec · 68.0 yds +0.46 EPA
• Hardley Gilmore IV (Kentucky) — 4 rec · 34.0 yds +1.00 EPA
• Willie Rodriguez (Kentucky) — 3 rec · 32.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cutter Boley	Kentucky	44	68.2%	243	0	+0.15	+6.61
Arch Manning	Texas	28	39.3%	109	0	-0.34	-9.41
nning steps back to pass. Pass	Texas	1	0.0%	0	0	—	—
A.Manning	Texas	1	100.0%	5	0	—	—
C.Boley	Kentucky	1	100.0%	22	0	—	—

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Texas	Kentucky
Plays	56	86
EPA / play	-0.242	-0.003
Total EPA	-12.57	-0.23
Success rate	26.8%	43.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.336	+0.150
Rush EPA / play	-0.132	-0.185
Yards	185	426

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kentucky	11	59	-1.01	Ended
Q1	Texas	6	23	-0.90	Punt
Q1	Kentucky	3	9	-1.60	Punt
Q1	Texas	6	17	-1.96	Punt
Q1	Kentucky	10	42	+0.21	Punt
Q2	Texas	7	48	+0.65	Punt
Q2	Kentucky	3	-2	-2.00	Punt
Q2	Texas	3	5	+1.37	Rush TD
Q2	Kentucky	7	36	-1.32	Interception
Q2	Texas	5	7	-1.66	Punt
Q2	Kentucky	7	55	+0.94	Missed FG
Q2	Texas	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Texas	3	9	-1.37	Punt
Q3	Kentucky	14	53	+1.25	Field goal
Q3	Texas	5	40	-0.28	Field goal
Q3	Kentucky	3	8	-0.86	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Texas Longhorns · Arch Manning pass to Ryan Wingo for 15 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.44 EPA)
2. Q3 · Texas Longhorns · Field goal good from 53 yards (+3.22 EPA)
3. Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Cutter Boley pass to Hardley Gilmore IV for 4 yards (4th & 2) (+3.17 EPA)
4. Q1 · Texas Longhorns · Arch Manning rushes for 14 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.15 EPA)
5. Q2 · Texas Longhorns · Arch Manning pass to DeAndre Moore Jr. for 19 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.1 EPA)
6. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Cutter Boley rushes 16 yards for a touchdown (+3.03 EPA)
7. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Punt for 45 yards (-2.76 EPA)
8. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Cutter Boley pass intercepted (-2.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas Longhorns controlled the final (16–13) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Cutter Boley (Kentucky) — 243.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Kentucky at -0.003 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 Texas Longhorns vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Texas Longhorns 16, Kentucky Wildcats 13 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Texas Longhorns vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Texas Longhorns won with a final score of 16–13.

Where can I find the Texas Longhorns vs Kentucky Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752743.

Who led Texas Longhorns vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Cutter Boley (Kentucky) led passers with 243.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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