The Kentucky Wildcats (3-3) and the Florida Gators (3-3) square off on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in a clash of SEC foes.
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When is Kentucky vs. Florida and when does it start?
This game between the Wildcats and Gators will happen on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Be ready to see the kickoff at 7:45 p.m. ET.
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Kentucky Stats & Insights
The Wildcats were defeated by the Vanderbilt Commodores 20-13 in their most recent game.
While Kentucky ranks 20th-worst in the FBS in total offense with 321.7 yards per game, it’s been a different situation on the other side of the ball, as the defense ranks fourth-best (251.5 yards per game allowed).
The Wildcats sport the 12th-best pass defense this season (161.0 passing yards allowed per game), but they rank 15th-worst on offense (168.3 passing yards per game).
Kentucky ranks 76th in rushing yards this season (153.3 rushing yards per game), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking seventh-best in the FBS with 90.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
The Wildcats own the ninth-best defense this season in terms of points allowed (14.5 points allowed per game), but they rank 23rd-worst on offense (20.5 points per game).
Florida Stats & Insights
The Gators’ last outing ended in a 23-17 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers.
With 402.8 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, Florida ranks 58th in the FBS in 2024. Defensively, it ranks 87th, surrendering 381.2 total yards per game.
From an offensive angle, the Gators are putting up 261.0 passing yards per contest (38th-ranked). They rank 63rd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (213.5 passing yards allowed per game).
With 141.8 rushing yards per game on offense, Florida ranks 83rd in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 96th, giving up 167.7 rushing yards per game.
From an offensive angle, the Gators are accumulating 28.0 points per contest (71st-ranked). They rank 71st in the FBS on defense (24.2 points surrendered per game).
Kentucky Key Players to Watch
Brock Vandagriff has thrown for 951 yards (158.5 ypg) to lead Kentucky, completing 59.8% of his passes and tossing five touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 93 rushing yards (15.5 ypg) on 60 carries.
The team’s top rusher, Demie Sumo, has carried the ball 82 times for 380 yards (63.3 per game), with four touchdowns this year. He’s proven to be a dual threat, racking up 90 receiving yards (15.0 per game) on 10 catches.
This season Jamarion Wilcox has piled up 191 yards (31.8 per game) on 29 carries.
Dane Key’s team-leading 452 receiving yards (75.3 yards per game) have come on 31 receptions with two touchdowns.
Barion Brown has reeled in 20 passes for 214 yards (35.7 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
Florida Key Players to Watch
Graham Mertz has thrown for 791 yards (131.8 ypg) to lead Florida, completing 76.6% of his passes and recording six touchdown passes and two interceptions this season.
Montrell Johnson’s team-high 373 rushing yards (62.2 per game) have come on 70 carries, with four touchdowns this year.
This season Jadan Baugh has taken 31 carries for 153 yards (25.5 per game).
Elijhah Badger’s 376 receiving yards (62.7 yards per game) lead the team. He has 19 receptions with two touchdowns.
Chimere Dike has put together a 353-yard season so far (58.8 receiving yards per game) with two touchdowns, reeling in 19 passes.
Eugene Wilson III’s 18 catches have yielded 226 yards (45.2 ypg) and one touchdown.
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