Kentucky faces Texas on Saturday in Austin. 16Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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TEAM SCHEDULES/RESULTS
Kentucky
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Southern Miss | 0 | Kentucky | 31 | SECN | 7:45 PM |
| Sep. 7 | South Carolina | 31 | Kentucky | 6 | ABC | 3:30 PM |
| Sep. 14 | Georgia | 13 | Kentucky | 12 | ABC | 7:30 PM |
| Sep. 21 | Ohio | 6 | Kentucky | 41 | SECN | 12:45 PM |
| Sep. 28 | Kentucky | 20 | Ole Miss | 17 | TBA | Noon |
| Oct. 12 | Vanderbilt | 20 | Kentucky | 13 | SEC | 4:45 PM |
| Oct. 19 | Kentucky | 20 | Florida | 48 | SEC | 4:45 PM |
| Oct. 26 | Auburn | 24 | Kentucky | 10 | SEC | 7:45 PM |
| Nov. 2 | Kentucky | 18 | Tennessee | 28 | SEC | 12:45 PM |
| Nov. 16 | Murray State | 6 | Kentucky | 48 | SECN+ | 1:30 PM |
| Nov. 23 | Kentucky | Texas | ABC | 3:30 PM | ||
| Nov. 30 | Louisville | Kentucky | TBA | TBA |
Texas
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Colorado State | 0 | Texas | 52 | ESPN | 3:30 PM |
| Sep. 7 | Texas | 31 | Michigan | 12 | FOX | Noon |
| Sep. 14 | UTSA | 7 | Texas | 56 | ESPN | 7:00 PM |
| Sep. 21 | ULM | 3 | Texas | 51 | ESPN+ | 8:00 PM |
| Sep. 28 | Mississippi State | 13 | Texas | 35 | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 12 | Oklahoma | 3 | Texas | 34 | ABC | 12:30 PM |
| Oct. 19 | Georgia | 30 | Texas | 15 | ABC | 4:30 PM |
| Oct. 26 | Texas | 27 | Vanderbilt | 24 | SEC | 4:15 PM |
| Nov. 9 | Florida | 17 | Texas | 49 | ABC | Noon |
| Nov. 16 | Texas | 20 | Arkansas | 10 | ABC | Noon |
| Nov. 23 | Kentucky | Texas | ABC | 3:30 PM | ||
| Nov. 30 | Texas | Texas A&M | TBA | TBA |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RATINGS
| Rating | Kentucky | Texas |
| ESPN FPI | 1 | 1 |
| Sagarin | 52 | 2 |
| Massey Composite | 64 | 3 |
| PiRate Ratings | 46 | 42 |
KEY STATS
| Statistic | Team | Nat. Rank | Conf. Rank |
Value |
| 3rd down Coversion Pct | Texas Kentucky |
37 96 |
8 13 |
0.441 0.374 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense | Texas Kentucky |
13 72 |
4 12 |
0.310 0.391 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct | Texas Kentucky |
79 109 |
9 14 |
0.500 0.429 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct Defense | Texas Kentucky |
39 132 |
5 16 |
0.474 0.800 |
| Blocked Kicks | Texas | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Kicks Allowed | Kentucky Texas |
1 53 |
1 11 |
0 1 |
| Blocked Punts | ||||
| Blocked Punts Allowed | Kentucky Texas |
1 88 |
1 13 |
0 1 |
| Completion Percentage | Texas Kentucky |
13 125 |
2 16 |
0.679 0.548 |
| Defensive TDs | Kentucky Texas |
45 45 |
5 5 |
1 1 |
| Fewest Penalties | Texas Kentucky |
80 84 |
6 7 |
64 65 |
| Fewest Penalties Per Game | Texas Kentucky |
82 86 |
6 7 |
6.40 6.50 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards | Kentucky Texas |
77 77 |
7 7 |
539 539 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game | Kentucky Texas |
76 76 |
7 7 |
53.90 53.90 |
| First Downs Defense | Texas Kentucky |
2 11 |
1 4 |
148 163 |
| First Downs Offense | Texas Kentucky |
53 72 |
6 11 |
215 206 |
| Fumbles Lost | Kentucky Texas |
34 90 |
5 10 |
4 7 |
| Fumbles Recovered | Texas Kentucky |
28 109 |
7 14 |
7 3 |
| Kickoff Return Defense | Texas Kentucky |
12 23 |
3 6 |
16.13 16.93 |
| Kickoff Returns | Kentucky Texas |
32 46 |
4 7 |
22.60 21.00 |
| Net Punting | Kentucky Texas |
23 112 |
10 15 |
41.58 36.70 |
| Passes Had Intercepted | Texas Kentucky |
64 112 |
10 15 |
8 12 |
| Passes Intercepted | Texas Kentucky |
7 35 |
1 5 |
15 10 |
| Passing Offense | Texas Kentucky |
12 114 |
4 15 |
288.6 183.4 |
| Passing Yards Allowed | Texas Kentucky |
1 28 |
1 3 |
136.7 188.5 |
| Passing Yards per Completion | Kentucky Texas |
43 52 |
10 11 |
12.74 12.39 |
| Punt Return Defense | Kentucky Texas |
11 70 |
3 12 |
3.25 7.30 |
| Punt Returns | Texas Kentucky |
49 68 |
5 8 |
9.29 7.85 |
| Red Zone Defense | Kentucky Texas |
6 18 |
1 5 |
0.692 0.750 |
| Red Zone Offense | Texas Kentucky |
69 80 |
8 12 |
0.848 0.833 |
| Rushing Defense | Texas Kentucky |
24 54 |
6 13 |
112.3 133.4 |
| Rushing Offense | Texas Kentucky |
65 71 |
9 10 |
161.6 157.1 |
| Sacks Allowed | Texas Kentucky |
66 104 |
7 12 |
2.00 2.70 |
| Scoring Defense | Texas Kentucky |
4 21 |
1 8 |
11.9 19.3 |
| Scoring Offense | Texas Kentucky |
13 109 |
3 16 |
37.0 21.9 |
| Tackles for Loss Allowed | Kentucky Texas |
66 98 |
9 12 |
5.40 6.20 |
| Team Passing Efficiency | Texas Kentucky |
9 116 |
2 16 |
162.81 119.26 |
| Team Passing Efficiency Defense | Texas Kentucky |
2 73 |
1 12 |
91.19 134.54 |
| Team Sacks | Texas Kentucky |
26 45 |
5 8 |
2.70 2.30 |
| Team Tackles for Loss | Texas Kentucky |
24 48 |
6 8 |
6.8 6.0 |
| Time of Possession | Kentucky Texas |
57 79 |
8 10 |
30:24 29:43 |
| Total Defense | Texas Kentucky |
1 29 |
1 9 |
249.0 321.9 |
| Total Offense | Texas Kentucky |
18 107 |
4 14 |
450.2 340.5 |
| Turnover Margin | Texas Kentucky |
23 88 |
3 14 |
0.70 -0.30 |
| Turnovers Gained | Texas Kentucky |
6 68 |
2 9 |
22 13 |
| Turnovers Lost | Texas Kentucky |
81 91 |
9 13 |
15 16 |
| Winning Percentage | Texas Kentucky |
4 90 |
1 14 |
0.900 0.400 |
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Kentucky
QB Brock Vandagriff, RB DeaMonte Trayanum, WR Dane Key, WR Barion Brown, TE Josh Kattus, C Eli Cox, OL Dylan Ray , OL Gerald Mincey, DT Deone Walker, DE JJ Weaver, LB Deryk Jackson, LB Jamon Dumas-Johnson, CB Maxwell Hairston, CB Jantzen Dunn, S Zion Childress, S Jordan Lovett, K Alex Raynor, P Aidan Laros, ATH Barion Brown
Texas
QB Quinn Ewers , RB Cedrick Baxter, WR Isaiah Bond, WR Johntay Cook, TE Amari Niblack, C Jake Majors, OL Javontez Spraggins, OL Fabechi Nwaziwu, DE Nic Scouton, DE Ethan Burke, DT Alfred Collins, LB Anthony Hill, LB Jahdae Barron, CB Tyreek Chappell, S Andrew Makuba, P Brett Thorson
INJURIES
Kentucky
Player POS Status
J. Weaver OLB Probable
K. Saunders DL Questionable
C. Ford OL Questionable
T. Gadson DL Out
G. Mincey OL Out
D. Jackson LB Out
D. Henry-Young DL Out
T. Nichols DB Out
D. Rayner LB Out
J. Dunn DB Out
D. Waller DB Out
J. Dumas-Johnson LB Out
D. Walker DT Out
Texas
Player POS StatusPlayer POS Status
D. Moore WR Questionable
C. Vasek DE Questionable
M. Blackwell LB Questionable
V. Gardner RB Out
T. Owens QB Out
D. Williams DB Out
C. Clark RB Out
C. Baxter RB Out
Source: Covers.com
Kentucky vs. Texas Football Series History
Texas leads 1-0-0
COMMENTS
Kentucky has been struggling so far. Texas is on cruise course towards playoff bid. The Wildcats will have their hands full in Austin on Saturday. Texas 27, Kentucky 14.
PREDICTIONS
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Texas 41, Kentucky 31
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Texas 27, Kentucky 14
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Texas 41, Kentucky 31
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Texas 27, Kentucky 14
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 3:30 PM. Watch this SEC football game on the ABC Network.
