NCAA - Football

FINAL Saturday, September 5, 2026
Youngstown State Penguins 13
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Kentucky Wildcats 45
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Match Report

Minchey shines in debut as Kentucky starts Stein era with win over Youngstown State 45-13

— Kenny Minchey threw for 301 yards and four touchdowns to lead Kentucky to a 45-13 win over Youngstown State Saturday.

Full story at ESPN →

Team Stats

20
1st Downs
24
8-15
3rd down efficiency
3-8
0-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
305
Total Yards
506
246
Passing
301
24/38
Comp/Att
18/27
6.5
Yards per pass
11.1
59
Rushing
205
28
Rushing Attempts
34
2.1
Yards per rush
6.0
4-28
Penalties
6-70
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
30:08
Possession
29:52

Top Performers

YSU

  • Beau Brungard C/ATT 23/35 · YDS 243 · AVG 6.9
  • Evan Anderson NO 3 · YDS 142 · AVG 47.3
  • Lachlan Amore NO 2 · YDS 82 · AVG 41.0
  • Lynn Wyche-El REC 7 · YDS 111 · AVG 15.9

UK

  • Kenny Minchey C/ATT 18/27 · YDS 301 · AVG 11.1
  • Thomas O'Hara NO 2 · YDS 84 · AVG 42.0
  • Adam Zouagui FG 1/1 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 28
  • Kenny Darby REC 3 · YDS 74 · AVG 24.7

Highlights

01:13 Youngstown State Penguins vs. Kentucky Wildcats: Full Highlights Watch on ESPN 01:11 Highlight: Kenny Minchey shines as Wildcats down Penguins to open season Watch on ESPN 00:23 CJ Baxter rushes in for 15-yard touchdown Watch on ESPN 00:09 CJ Baxter crosses goal line for 5-yard touchdown Watch on ESPN

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