The Kentucky Wildcats (3-4) square off against a conference opponent when they host the Auburn Tigers (2-5) on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Kroger Field in an SEC showdown.
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When is Kentucky vs. Auburn and when does it start?
This contest between the Wildcats and Tigers will happen on Saturday, October 26, 2024. You should expect the kickoff at 7:45 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Kentucky vs. Auburn
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Kentucky Stats & Insights
The Wildcats fell to the Florida Gators 48-20 in their most recent outing.
Kentucky sports the 12th-best defense this season in terms of total yards (283.6 yards allowed per game), but ranks 21st-worst on the offensive side of the ball (319.9 yards per game).
The Wildcats sport the 22nd-best pass defense this season (177.9 passing yards allowed per game), but they rank 12th-worst on offense (167.9 passing yards per game).
On defense, Kentucky has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 21st-best by surrendering just 105.7 per game. The Wildcats rank 76th on offense (152.0 rushing yards per game).
While the Wildcats’ defense ranks 27th with 19.3 points allowed per game, they’ve been a little worse on offense, ranking 20th-worst (20.4 points per game).
Auburn Stats & Insights
Last time out, the Tigers fell to the Missouri Tigers 21-17.
From an offensive standpoint, Auburn is compiling 421.9 total yards per game (47th-ranked). It ranks 45th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (339.9 total yards surrendered per game).
The Tigers rank 32nd in the FBS with 264.3 passing yards per contest on offense, and they rank 72nd with 221.7 passing yards surrendered per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
With 157.6 rushing yards per game on offense, Auburn ranks 68th in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 38th, surrendering 118.1 rushing yards per game.
The Tigers rank 70th in the FBS with 28.1 points per game on offense, and they rank 35th with 20.9 points allowed per game on the defensive side of the ball.
Kentucky Key Players to Watch
Brock Vandagriff has thrown for 1,116 yards (159.4 ypg) to lead Kentucky, completing 57.6% of his passes and tossing six touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 126 rushing yards (18.0 ypg) on 68 carries.
Demie Sumo’s team-high 419 rushing yards (59.9 per game) have come on 92 carries, with four touchdowns this year. He’s also added 108 yards (15.4 per game) on 12 catches.
This season Jamarion Wilcox has collected 224 yards (32.0 per game) on 32 carries.
Dane Key’s team-high 500 receiving yards (71.4 yards per game) have come on 35 receptions with two touchdowns.
Barion Brown has recorded 270 receiving yards (38.6 yards per game) and three touchdowns, reeling in 22 passes this year.
Auburn Key Players to Watch
Payton Thorne leads Auburn with 1,414 passing yards (202.0 ypg) on 94-of-158 passing with 11 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season. He also adds 165 rushing yards (23.6 ypg) on 65 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
Jarquez Hunter’s team-high 585 rushing yards (83.6 per game) have come on 97 carries, with three touchdowns this year.
This season Damari Alston has taken 31 carries for 190 yards (27.1 per game) and two touchdowns.
KeAndre Lambert-Smith’s 526 receiving yards (75.1 yards per game) lead all receivers on the team. He’s collected 26 receptions and six touchdowns.
Malcolm Simmons has put up a 289-yard season so far (41.3 receiving yards per game) with two touchdowns, hauling in 22 passes.
Cam Coleman’s 10 receptions have netted him 259 yards (37.0 ypg) and two touchdowns.
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