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Kentucky vs. Florida: By The Numbers

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Kentucky running back Demie Sumo-Karngbaye scores a touchdown vs. Vanderbilt - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio
Kentucky running back Demie Sumo-Karngbaye scores a touchdown vs. Vanderbilt - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Two .500 teams will take the field tonight when Florida hosts Kentucky at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Before the Wildcats try to win their fourth straight in the series, get all of the stats, facts, and numbers you need to know about the matchup.

6 — Straight games to start the season that Kentucky has outrushed its opponent.

6.6 — Yards per attempt by DJ Lagway against FBS foes. The true freshman has two touchdowns and four interceptions in those games.

9 — Years since Kentucky played an unranked Florida football team.

9 — Turnovers by the Florida offense are the 12th-most in the SEC. They rank No. 78 in the FBS.

11 — Made field goals by Kentucky K Alex Raynor on 11 attempts.

13.2 — First downs allowed per game by the Kentucky defense, ranking No 4 in the FBS.

14.2% — Havoc rate allowed by the Florida offense, tied for 121st in college football.

17.5% — Havoc rate by the Kentucky defense, the second-best in college football.

36 — Penalties committed by Florida this season. They took the title from Kentucky as the “least penalized team in the SEC” after the Cats were flagged a dozen times against Vanderbilt.

41.2% — Florida’s third down defense ranks 85th in FBS and 14th in the SEC.

50.2% — Rushing success rate by the Kentucky offense, ranking No. 5 nationally.

55.56% — Red zone touchdown percentage by Kentucky. It’s 97th in the FBS and 15th in the SEC.

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67.1% — Completion percentage for Brock Vandagriff in wins and 51.6% in losses.

73 — Years since Kentucky has won four straight games against the Gators.

251.5 — Yards per game allowed by the Kentucky defense, the third-fewest in college football.

297 — Plays by the Kentucky defense. The Wildcats have been on the field for 22 fewer snaps than any other team in college football.

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2024-10-20