Eastern Kentucky at Kentucky Week 2 College Football Matchup Eastern Kentucky at Kentucky Matchup - Week 2
Sat, Sep 9 2023 · Week 2 · 🏟 Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY · Turf · 61,000 cap
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2023 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2022 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Eastern Kentucky
26
EKY +35
Kentucky
35
P&R Line Kentucky -9
P&R Total O/U 60.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Kentucky -35 · O/U 62.5
Matchup Prediction
Kentucky has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Kentucky entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Kentucky wins
Lean
Game Control
67.1%
Kentucky wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Kentucky -35
O/U 62.5
William Hill (New Jersey)
🏠 Kentucky 2nd straight Home Game 🚌 Eastern Kentucky 2nd straight Road Game
Eastern Kentucky 2023 Schedule
Eastern Kentucky's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Eastern Kentucky at Cincinnati+21.5L13–6657.5L13–66ON
Sat 9/9Eastern Kentucky at Kentucky+35.0L17–2862.5L17–28UY
Kentucky 2023 Schedule
Kentucky's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Kentucky vs Ball State-25.0W44–1449.0W44–14OY
Sat 9/9Kentucky vs Eastern Kentucky-35.0W28–1762.5W28–17UN
Sat 9/16Kentucky vs Akron-25.0W35–348.5W35–3UY
Sat 9/23Kentucky at Vanderbilt-13.5W45–2850.0W45–28OY
Sat 9/30Kentucky vs Florida-1.0W33–1444.0W33–14OY
Sat 10/7Kentucky at Georgia+14.5L13–5147.0L13–51ON
Sat 10/14Kentucky vs Missouri-1.5L21–3850.5L21–38ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/28Kentucky vs Tennessee+4.0L27–3350.5L27–33ON
Sat 11/4Kentucky at Mississippi State-5.5W24–344.5W24–3UY
Sat 11/11Kentucky vs Alabama+10.0L21–4945.5L21–49ON
Sat 11/18Kentucky at South Carolina+2.5L14–1752.5L14–17UN
Sat 11/25Kentucky at Louisville+7.5W38–3147.5W38–31OY
Fri 12/29Kentucky vs Clemson+3.5L35–3844.5L35–38OY
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Kentucky Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Eastern Kentucky #64
0.50
Kentucky #80
0.75
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Eastern Kentucky #118
2.00
Kentucky #39
0.75
Kentucky +0.25
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2022 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Kentucky Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Eastern Kentucky #97
25.2
Kentucky #83
44.2
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Eastern Kentucky #101
54.4
Kentucky #78
42.2
Kentucky +19.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 2022 full season · preseason estimate
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself