Kentucky rallies again past Eastern Kentucky, 27-16
Stephen Johnson accounted for two touchdowns and Benny Snell rushed for the go-ahead touchdown late in the third quarter to rally Kentucky past Eastern Kentucky 27-16 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Eastern Kentucky Colonels
16
Kentucky Wildcats
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKY | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| UK | 3 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 27 |
Kroger Field · 54,868 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Austin Peay Governors | L 31-55 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Tarleton State Texans | L 24-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs West Florida Argonauts | W 16-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | L 20-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs West Georgia Wolves | W 30-20 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:23 16-27
Austin MacGinnis 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:09 16-24
Stephen Johnson 21 Yd Run (Austin MacGinnis Kick)
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Touchdown 2:57 16-17
Benny Snell Jr. 25 Yd Run (Austin MacGinnis Kick)
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Field Goal 4:08 16-10
Lucas Williams 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:28 13-10
C.J. Conrad 23 Yd pass from Stephen Johnson (Austin MacGinnis Kick)
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Touchdown 5:44 13-3
LJ Scott 7 Yd Run (Lucas Williams PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 6:22 7-3
Ryan Markush 7 Yd pass from Tim Boyle (Lucas Williams Kick)
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Field Goal 10:31 0-3
Austin MacGinnis 39 Yd Field Goal
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EKY
3 plays, 12 yards, 0:23 · End of Game
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UK 0:23
7 plays, 13 yards, 3:50 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:23 16-27
Austin MacGinnis 39 Yd Field Goal
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EKY 4:13
1 play, 0 yards, 0:07 · Interception
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UK 4:20
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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EKY 6:37
7 plays, -18 yards, 3:32 · Punt
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UK 10:09
9 plays, 85 yards, 4:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:09 16-24
Stephen Johnson 21 Yd Run (Austin MacGinnis Kick)
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EKY 14:11
7 plays, 29 yards, 3:46 · Punt
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UK 2:57
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:57 16-17
Benny Snell Jr. 25 Yd Run (Austin MacGinnis Kick)
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EKY 4:08
11 plays, 64 yards, 3:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:08 16-10
Lucas Williams 31 Yd Field Goal
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UK 7:51
8 plays, 47 yards, 4:44 · Punt
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EKY 12:35
5 plays, 44 yards, 2:25 · Fumble
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UK
5 plays, 50 yards, 0:43 · Downs
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EKY 0:43
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:45 · Punt
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UK 1:28
5 plays, 75 yards, 0:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:28 13-10
C.J. Conrad 23 Yd pass from Stephen Johnson (Austin MacGinnis Kick)
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EKY 2:26
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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UK 3:28
3 plays, -7 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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EKY 5:44
12 plays, 66 yards, 6:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:44 13-3
LJ Scott 7 Yd Run (Lucas Williams PAT blocked)
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UK 12:23
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:00 · Punt
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EKY 14:23
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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UK 1:24
11 plays, 44 yards, 4:58 · Downs
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EKY 6:22
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:22 7-3
Ryan Markush 7 Yd pass from Tim Boyle (Lucas Williams Kick)
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UK 10:31
9 plays, 49 yards, 4:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:31 0-3
Austin MacGinnis 39 Yd Field Goal
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Team Stats
EKY
UK
17
1st Downs
22
6-14
3rd down efficiency
6-13
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
318
Total Yards
436
256
Passing
229
31/43
Comp/Att
16/24
6.0
Yards per pass
9.5
62
Rushing
207
20
Rushing Attempts
39
3.1
Yards per rush
5.3
11-90
Penalties
6-60
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
28:32
Possession
31:28
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