Coverage from the game:
Kentucky football offense takes step, but questions remain ahead of first SEC road test
Coverage during the game:
LEXINGTON — After back-to-back SEC games, Kentucky football dips back into its nonconference schedule today, as Mid-American Conference representative Ohio makes the trip over the state border from Athens, Ohio.
Following consecutive losses, to South Carolina and Georgia, respectively, UK can’t afford to stub its toe against a Group of 5 foe. And Mark Stoops’ team needs something in the way of positive momentum heading into next week’s game, when it hits the road for the first time this season to take on Ole Miss.
For the Wildcats to get back on the right side of the scoreboard, finding the end zone would help. Kentucky has gone eight straight quarters without scoring a touchdown.
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While Demie Sumo-Karngbaye has found his footing in the backfield, the same can’t be said for starting quarterback Brock Vandagriff. UK ranks outside the top 100 in the FBS in four passing categories: passing offense (109 yards per game; 130th), yards per completion (10.22; 107th), passing efficiency (100.58; 128th) and completion percentage (.508; 127th). Kentucky is last in the conference in passing offense, passing efficiency and completion percentage while slotting in 14th in yards per completion.
Defensively, Kentucky takes on the challenge of Ohio running back Anthony Tyus III, who’s among the top 10 nationally in numerous rushing categories and ran for 203 yards and two touchdowns (on 16 carries) in Ohio’s Week 1 loss at Syracuse.
This must-win game for the Wildcats is an afternoon affair at Kroger Field.
Kentucky vs Ohio score updatesFINAL: KENTUCKY 41, OHIO 6 KENTUCKY 41, OHIO 6 (4Q, 3:45)
Backup quarterback Gavin Wimsatt adds another TD for Kentucky on the ground.
KENTUCKY 34, OHIO 6 (4Q, 11:38)
Star receiver Barion Brown reaches the end zone with his feet instead of through the air. Brown carried the ball 23 yards for the score.
KENTUCKY 27, OHIO 6 (4Q, 14:53)
Ohio finally gets on the board thanks to running back Rickey Hunt Jr. He plunged in from the 1-yard line for a touchdown to break up UK’s shutout. The Bobcats attempted a two-point conversion, but were unsuccessful.
KENTUCKY 27, OHIO 0 (3Q, 5:12)
Kentucky’s defense gets in on the scoring, as cornerback Maxwell Hairston notches a pick six.
KENTUCKY 20, OHIO 0 (3Q, 5:18)
Give Alex Raynor another three points. He just converted a 33-yard field goal to extend UK’s lead to 20.
HALFTIME: KENTUCKY 17, OHIO 0KENTUCKY 17, OHIO 0 (2Q, 4:07)
Demie Sumo-Karngbaye has his second rushing TD of the day, scoring from 2 yards out.
Kentucky defense finally recovers fumble
Four games into the season, Kentucky’s defense finally recovered its first fumble. Linebacker, and Louisville native, J.J. Weaver leapt on the ball after a mishandled exhange by Ohio.
KENTUCKY 10, OHIO 0 (2Q, 14:39)
For the first time in three weeks, Kentucky’s offense scores a touchdown. Demie Sumo-Karngbaye punched it in from the 1-yard line.
KENTUCKY 3, OHIO 0 (1Q, 5:58)
Alex Raynor continues his excellent season, as he makes yet another field goal. This one was from 30 yards away for the first points of the contest.
Kentucky injury updates: Left guard Jager Burton still out
Kentucky’s starting left guard, Jager Burton, is out for the second straight game. Dylan Ray was announced as the starting LG prior to kickoff.
Separately, middle linebacker Daveren Rayner was not dressed out during pregame warmups.
Two Ohio starters not expected to play
Per UK Sports Network play-by-play man Tom Leach, Ohio likely will be without two members of its two-deep depth chart today.
One is quarterback Parker Navarro, who is battling a wrist injury. The other is defensive tackle Cam Rice, who Leach definitely said was out.
Leach reported defensive end Bradley Weaver was questionable to suit up today.
defensive end Bradley Weaver.
Kentucky vs Ohio time todayWhat channel is Kentucky vs Ohio game on today?
TV channel: SEC Network
Streaming: Fubo (free trial)
Radio: UK Sports Network (840 AM in Louisville; 630 AM and 98.1 FM in Lexington)
Kentucky vs. Ohio will be broadcast nationally on SEC Network. Dave Neal and Aaron Murray will call the game from the booth at Kroger Field, with Ashley ShahAhmadi reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Kentucky vs Ohio historyKentucky vs Ohio prediction
Kentucky 41, Ohio 10: A player as talented as Tyus gives the Bobcats a fightin’ chance to beat any team they face. But the Wildcats have far more talent, top to bottom, than their MAC opponent. Vandagriff and the passing game finally start to find their form, as QB1 tosses three TD passes and runs for another to even Kentucky’s record at 2-2 four games into the 2024 campaign.
Kentucky vs Ohio betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of today:
Spread: Kentucky is a 19 ½-point favorite at home
Over/under: 42.5
Moneyline: Kentucky, -1600; Ohio, +875
Kentucky vs Ohio injury updates
Kentucky had nine players sit out last week’s game versus Georgia.
That group includes:
Kentucky vs Ohio weather update
The high is 85 degrees with partly cloudy skies and a 40% chance of rain in the forecast.
Kentucky football 2024 schedule
Aug. 31: Southern Miss ∣ SCORE: Kentucky 31, Southern Miss 0
Sept. 7: South Carolina ∣ SCORE: South Carolina 31, Kentucky 6
Sept. 14: Georgia ∣ 7:30 p.m. ∣ SCORE: Georgia 13, Kentucky 12
Sept. 21: Ohio ∣ 12:45 p.m.
Sept. 28: at Ole Miss ∣ noon
Oct. 12: Vanderbilt
Oct. 19: at Florida
Oct. 26: Auburn
Nov. 2: at Tennessee
Nov. 16: Murray State ∣ 1:30 p.m.
Nov. 23: at Texas
Nov. 30: Louisville
Record: 1-2
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Ohio football 2024 schedule
Aug. 31: at Syracuse ∣ SCORE: Syracuse 38, Ohio 22
Sept. 7: South Alabama ∣ SCORE: Ohio 27, South Alabama 20
Sept. 7: Morgan State ∣ SCORE: Ohio 21, Morgan State 6
Sept. 21: at Kentucky ∣ 12:45 p.m.
Sept. 28: Akron ∣ 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 12: at Central Michigan
Oct. 19: at Miami (Ohio) ∣ 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 26: Buffalo
Nov. 6: at Kent State ∣ 7 p.m.
Nov. 13: Eastern Michigan ∣ 7 p.m.
Nov. 20: at Toledo ∣ 7 p.m.
Nov. 29: Ball State ∣ Noon
Record: 2-1
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