
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Kentucky Wildcats
Saturday, September 27th 2008 (7:00 PM EDT)
Kentucky 41 - Western Kentucky: 3
Hilltoppers (2 - 10) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 18 - 27 (12 - 28 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 18 - 27 (12 - 28 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
UK coming off BYE
WKU is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: -2.5 (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: WKU: 17 - UK: 27 (44)
WKU Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
WKU Travel: 129 miles, 1 hrs behind
WKU is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: -2.5 (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: WKU: 17 - UK: 27 (44)
WKU Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
WKU Travel: 129 miles, 1 hrs behind
Wildcats (7 - 6) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 23 - 22 (28 - 20 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 23 - 22 (28 - 20 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
| Western Kentucky's 2008 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Western Kentucky at Indiana | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/6 | Western Kentucky at Eastern Kentucky | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/13 | Western Kentucky at Alabama | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/20 | Western Kentucky vs Murray State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/27 | Western Kentucky at Kentucky | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Western Kentucky at Virginia Tech | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Western Kentucky vs Ball State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Western Kentucky vs Florida Atlantic | -23.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/1 | Western Kentucky vs North Texas | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/8 | Western Kentucky at Troy | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/15 | Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee | -23.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 12/6 | Western Kentucky at Florida International | +2.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Predictions for Western Kentucky's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
| Kentucky's 2008 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sun 8/31 | Kentucky at Louisville | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/6 | Kentucky vs Norfolk State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/13 | Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee | -23.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Kentucky vs Western Kentucky | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Kentucky at Alabama | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Kentucky vs South Carolina | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Kentucky vs Arkansas | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | Kentucky at Florida | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/1 | Kentucky at Mississippi State | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/8 | Kentucky vs Georgia | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/15 | Kentucky vs Vanderbilt | -23.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/29 | Kentucky at Tennessee | +2.5 | |||||
| Fri 1/2 | Kentucky vs East Carolina | +2.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Predictions for Kentucky's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Important Stats (2008)
Overall Stats 2008
Additional Stats 2008
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU | -.04 | 35% | 17.5 | 37% | 2.58 | 114 | 30% | 128 | 0 | .05 | 45% | 27.2 | 44% | 45% | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| UK | -.07 | 38% | 22.6 | 39% | 2.47 | 127 | 35% | 178 | -0.18 | .01 | 35% | 21.5 | 36% | 32% | 0 | 43.2 | 1.7 | 2.1 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU | #66 (.19) | 42% (83) | 38% (117) | 2.78 (108) | 110 | 45% (33) | 265 | 3.83 (78) | #95 (.21) | 45% (102) | 48% (113) | 40% (60) | 3.66 (54) | 41.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 | ||
| UK | #118 (.09) | 41% (89) | 47% (31) | 3.02 (71) | 146 | 35% (123) | 185 | 3.49 (104) | #62 (.16) | 46% (111) | 49% (122) | 42% (75) | 3.44 (31) | 52.1 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
Overall Stats 2008
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Offense | 12 | 17.5 | 11.9 | 35% | 0 | 1.6 | 0 | 224 | 114 | 128 | 4.1 | 56% | 42% | 37% | 30% | 3% | -.04 |
| UK Defense | 13 | 21.5 | 19.6 | 34.6% | 0 | 2.1 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% | 46% | 36% | 32% | 2% | .01 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Defense | 12 | 27.2 | 28.1 | 45.4% | 0 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 47% | 51% | 44% | 45% | 2% | .05 |
| UK Offense | 13 | 22.6 | 28.4 | 37.8% | -0.18 | 1.7 | 16 | 299 | 127 | 178 | 3.7 | 48% | 50% | 39% | 35% | 2% | -.07 |
Additional Stats 2008
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | 12 | 0:00 | 0 | NAN% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.7 |
| Kentucky | 13 | 17:34 | 16.2 | 31% | 53% | 5.3 | 43.2 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34.8 |
Run Game Stats (2008)
Pass Game Stats (2008)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Offense | 12 | 56% | 37% | 27.5 | 113.6 | 4.1 | 7 | -.03 | 2.58 | 64% | 0% | 0.84 |
| UK Defense | 13 | 52% | 36% | - | - | - | - | -.06 | 2.47 | 49% | 0% | 0.82 |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Defense | 12 | 47% | 44% | - | - | - | - | -.03 | 2.85 | 68% | 0% | 0.64 |
| UK Offense | 13 | 48% | 39% | 34.2 | 127.5 | 3.7 | 18 | -.09 | 2.47 | 65% | 0% | 0.71 |
Pass Game Stats (2008)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Offense | 12 | 42% | 30% | 11.2 | 22.2 | 127.6 | 5.8 | 11.4 | 7 | 11 | -.04 | 1.3 | 35% | 24% | .03 | 3% | 1.4 |
| UK Defense | 13 | 46% | 32% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | .1 | 1.4 | 37% | 27% | .26 | 2% | 1.9 |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Defense | 12 | 51% | 45% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | .14 | 1 | 29% | 32% | .18 | 2% | 1.5 |
| UK Offense | 13 | 50% | 35% | 17.5 | 31.9 | 178.5 | 5.6 | 10.2 | 11 | 13 | -.03 | 1 | 34% | 27% | .03 | 2% | 1.3 |
Western Kentucky's Power Ratings
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: NR
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: NR
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: NR
2008 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Western Kentucky's 2008 Expected Record: -
Western Kentucky's 2008 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: NR
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: NR
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: NR
2008 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Western Kentucky's 2008 Expected Record: -
Western Kentucky's 2008 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482
Power Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky: Kentucky: 2.5
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky: Kentucky:
Western Kentucky: Kentucky: 2.5
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky: Kentucky:
Kentucky's Power Ratings
Kentucky's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Kentucky's Offense Rating: NR
Kentucky's Defense Rating: NR
2008 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Kentucky's 2008 Expected Record: -
Kentucky's 2008 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average SEC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482
Kentucky's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Kentucky's Offense Rating: NR
Kentucky's Defense Rating: NR
2008 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Kentucky's 2008 Expected Record: -
Kentucky's 2008 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average SEC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482
Western Kentucky Scoring
Offense: 17.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 11.9
Defense: 27.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.1
Western Kentucky's 2008 Record
Record: 2 - 10
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 12
Record on Road: 1 - 6
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 17.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 11.9
Defense: 27.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.1
Western Kentucky's 2008 Record
Record: 2 - 10
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 12
Record on Road: 1 - 6
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Kentucky 27
Western Kentucky 17
Total Points: 44
Based on Last 4 Games
Kentucky 27
Western Kentucky 16
Total Points: 43
Based on Entire Season
Kentucky 27
Western Kentucky 18
Total Points: 45
Kentucky 27
Western Kentucky 17
Total Points: 44
Based on Last 4 Games
Kentucky 27
Western Kentucky 16
Total Points: 43
Based on Entire Season
Kentucky 27
Western Kentucky 18
Total Points: 45
Kentucky Scoring
Offense: 22.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 28.4
Defense: 21.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 19.6
Kentucky's 2008 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 22.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 28.4
Defense: 21.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 19.6
Kentucky's 2008 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 08/31 | Western Kentucky | 35 | Kentucky | 26 | Kentucky -3 | Western Kentucky | 0 | |
| 2012 | 09/15 | Kentucky | 31 | Western Kentucky | 32 | ||||
| 2011 | 09/01 | Western Kentucky | 3 | Kentucky | 14 | ||||
| 2010 | 09/11 | Kentucky | 63 | Western Kentucky | 28 | ||||
| 2008 | 09/27 | Kentucky | 41 | Western Kentucky | 3 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 3 | 0 | 0 Overs |
| Western Kentucky | 2 | 1 | 0 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 3 - 2 | 1 - 0 | 0 - 0 | 1 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 2 - 3 | 0 - 1 | 0 - 1 | 0 - 0 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WKU | UK |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Perf GradeGrade | NR | NR |
| OffenseOff | NR | NR |
| DefenseDef | NR | NR |
| Spec TeamsST | NR | NR |
| TalentTal | NR | NR |
| Blue ChipsBC% | NR | NR |
| WKU Off | UK Def | |
|---|---|---|
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | NR | NR |
| ExplosiveExp | NR | NR |
| PPAPPA | NR | NR |
| PowerPwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Pts POPPO | NR | NR |
| HavocHav | NR | NR |
| WKU Off | UK Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Run GameRun | NR | NR |
| Run SuccessRSuc | NR | NR |
| Run ExplRExp | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR | Run BlockR Blk | NR | - |
| OL YdsOLY | NR | NR |
| Stuff RateStuff | NR | NR |
| TackleTak | - | NR |
| WKU Off | UK Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Pass GamePass | NR | NR |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | NR | NR |
| Pass ExplPExl | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | NR | NR |
| F7 HavocF7 | NR | NR |
| DB HavocDB | NR | NR |
| CategoryCat | UK Off | WKU Def |
|---|---|---|
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | NR | NR |
| ExplosiveExp | NR | NR |
| PPAPPA | NR | NR |
| PowerPwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Pts POPPO | NR | NR |
| HavocHav | NR | NR |
| UK Off | WKU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Run GameRun | NR | NR |
| Run SuccessRSuc | NR | NR |
| Run ExplRExp | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR | Run BlockR Blk | NR | - |
| OL YdsOLY | NR | NR |
| Stuff RateStuff | NR | NR |
| TackleTak | - | NR |
| CategoryCat | UK Off | WKU Def |
|---|---|---|
| Pass GamePass | NR | NR |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | NR | NR |
| Pass ExplPExl | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | NR | NR |
| F7 HavocF7 | NR | NR |
| DB HavocDB | NR | NR |
Program Comparison
UK 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'08 Profile: Remains Poor G5
WKU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'08 Profile: Remains Poor G5
UK 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'08 Profile: Remains Poor G5
WKU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'08 Profile: Remains Poor G5
Weather Forecast
Playing in Commonwealth Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 74° - Wind: 10 mph
Playing in Commonwealth Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 74° - Wind: 10 mph
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Kentucky won vs Western Kentucky this year (41-3)
No Matchups Past 4 Years
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