And just like that, the first quarter of the Kentucky football season has concluded. The Wildcats outscored their MAC and FCS opponents 107-34, covering the spread twice. For many across the Big Blue Nation, it’s difficult to discern how to feel about the imperfect performances. Briefly set aside the quality of UK’s opponents and take a closer look at the stats to see how the Cats stack up against the rest of the country.
Offense
Points Per Play — .775 ranks second nationally, trailing only Caleb Williams and USC.
Yards per Play — Kentucky is gaining 7.