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Kentucky football overcomes poor first half, defeats Eastern Kentucky 28-17 in week two

Kentucky football (2-0) defeated FCS opponent Eastern Kentucky 28-17 at Kroger Field on Saturday, improving to 2-0 on the season.

The Wildcat win came in spite of the team’s poor first half of play, with the game displaying a score of 7-7 at the halftime break.

Kentucky running back Ray Davis runs the ball during the Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 28-17. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff (

Things got off to a disastrous start for Mark Stoops’ troops when, after EKU deferred the opening possession, the Cats were forced to punt.