Youngstown State Penguins at Kentucky Wildcats: September 5, 2026
The Kentucky Wildcats beat the Youngstown State Penguins 45-13 at Kroger Field on September 5, 2026 (2026 season).
Most passing yards: Kenny Minchey (Kentucky Wildcats, 301). Most rushing yards: Jason Patterson (Kentucky Wildcats, 78). Most receiving yards: Kenny Darby (Kentucky Wildcats, 74).
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State Penguins | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
| Kentucky Wildcats | 14 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 45 |
Team comparison
| Team stats | YSU | UK |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 246 | 303 |
| Rushing yards | 59 | 205 |
| Rushing attempts | 28 | 34 |
| Completions | 24 | 19 |
| Pass attempts | 38 | 28 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | 0 | 2 |
What stood out
- Passing yards: Youngstown State Penguins 246, Kentucky Wildcats 303.
- Rushing yards: Youngstown State Penguins 59, Kentucky Wildcats 205.
- The Kentucky Wildcats' biggest edge came in the 1st quarter (14-0).
Player lines
- CJ Baxter (UK RB): 9 CAR, 48 RUSH YDS, 2 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Henry Boyer (UK TE): 1 REC, 31 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Ja'Kayden Ferguson (UK WR): 1 REC, 2 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Jason Patterson (UK RB): 11 CAR, 78 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 1 REC, 16 REC YDS
- Kenny Darby (UK WR): 3 REC, 74 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
- Kenny Minchey (UK QB): 18 CMP, 27 ATT, 301 PASS YDS, 4 PASS TD, 0 INT, 1 CAR, 17 RUSH YDS
- Mikkel Skinner (UK TE): 4 REC, 61 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
- Nic Anderson (UK WR): 1 REC, 4 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Willie Rodriguez (UK TE): 4 REC, 48 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
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Head-to-head
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Research in StatsNext
- This game in StatsNext: Matchup Research for both teams
- Kentucky Wildcats stats and results
- Youngstown State Penguins' previous game: Youngstown State Penguins at Michigan State Spartans, September 13, 2025
- Kentucky Wildcats' previous game: Kentucky Wildcats at Louisville Cardinals, November 29, 2025
- Kentucky Wildcats' next game: Alabama Crimson Tide at Kentucky Wildcats, September 12, 2026
- All completed College football games