Kentucky vs. Ohio: By the Numbers

After two losses to SEC foes, Kentucky is trying to snap back into action with a win over the Bobcats from the MAC. Before Ohio and UK take the gridiron at Kroger Field for a 12:45 pm EST kickoff on the SEC Network, KSR takes a closer look at all of the stats, facts, and numbers you need to know about the matchup.

0 — Kentucky fumble recoveries over the past two weeks, despite forcing six fumbles. It’s preposterous. The Kentucky defense only has three takeaways so far this season.

-3 — Turnover margin for Ohio, the second-worst in the MAC. They’ve given the ball to opponents six times, with QB Parker Navarro throwing four picks in three games.

6 — Former athletes are being inducted into the UK Hall of Fame this week: Jasmine Camacho-Quinn (track and field), John Cropp (administrator/coach), Henrik Larsen (rifle), Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (track and field), Jodie Meeks (men’s basketball) and Corey Peters (football).

7.49 — Yards per carry by Ohio RB Anthony Tyus III. The Northwestern transfer has four touchdowns on 122.33 yards per game, which ranks No. 8 in FBS.

15 — Players on the Kentucky football roster are from the state of Ohio. The Bobcats have two Kentuckians on the roster, OL Jordon Jones and DB JT Haskins.

17 — Consecutive regular season wins for Kentucky against non-conference opponents. The Wildcats are 7-1 ATS against their last nine Group of Five foes.

18.9 — Havoc rate by the Ohio Bobcats’ defense, ranking No. 131 nationally. Conversely, the Kentucky defense ranks in the Top 10 in the FBS in havoc rate at 25.9%.

23 — Tackles for loss through three weeks by the Kentucky defense, ranking third in the SEC and in the top 20 nationally. Zion Childress leads the team with 5.0 TFLs.

23.9 — Kentucky’s rush defense success rate is the second-best in college football. Kentucky allows 62 rushing yards per game, ranking No. 8 in FBS. Ohio has run the ball on 60% of its offensive snaps.

112 — What the Ohio pass defense ranks in success rate. The pass defense also ranks No. 119 in EPA. Against their other Power Four foe, Syracuse QB Kyle McCord threw for 354 yards and four touchdowns.

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