Kentucky Wildcats vs Ohio Bobcats Matchup

SECN will be covering the week four non-conference matchup between the Kentucky Wildcats and Ohio Bobcats, scheduled for 12:45 ET on Saturday, September 21st, at Kroger Field in Lexington. The Wildcats are favored by -19.5 points, with the over/under line set at 42.5 points. Ohio comes in with a 2-1 record, while Kentucky is 1-2 on the season.

Bobcats vs. Wildcats Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Ohio Bobcats at Kentucky Wildcats
Where: Lexington at Kroger Field
Date: Saturday, September 21st
Betting Odds UK -19.5, OHIO +805 | UK -1470 O/U 42.5

Bobcats Preview:

Ohio is now 2-1 after their 21-6 win over Morgan State. This game had no betting lines available.

The Bobcats took control early, leading 14-3 after the first quarter. Morgan State closed the gap to 14-6 at halftime, but Ohio added a touchdown in the third quarter and held Morgan State scoreless in the second half.

Bobcats Offense Breakdown

Ohio's offense was powered by their ground game in their 21-6 win, with 156 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The Bobcats also moved the chains 22 times and totaled 343 yards of offense. Parker Navarro, who completed 80% of his passes for 162 yards, threw one touchdown and three interceptions.

Anthony Tyus III was effective on the ground, averaging 5.6 yards per carry and scoring one of the team's rushing touchdowns. Coleman Owen led the receiving corps with six catches for 112 yards.

Bobcats Team Defense

Ohio's defense was stingy in their most recent game, holding Morgan State to just 6 points and 211 total yards. The Bobcats allowed just 75 rushing yards and 136 passing yards on 15 completions. Ohio's defense also came up with an interception, limiting Morgan State to 16 first downs for the game.

Wildcats Preview:

Ohio is now 2-1 after their 21-6 win over Morgan State. This game had no betting lines available.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Kentucky's offense, led by quarterback Brock Vandagriff, totaled 284 yards in their narrow 13-12 loss to Georgia. Vandagriff completed 14 of 27 passes for 114 yards, with his top target, Barion Brown, recording three receptions for 34 yards.

The Wildcats' ground game was effective, producing 170 yards on 45 carries. Demie Sumo-Karngbaye led the team with 98 rushing yards on 22 attempts. Kentucky's offense moved the chains 23 times but struggled to convert in the red zone, resulting in just 12 points for the game.

Wildcats Team Defense

After facing Georgia in their most recent game, Kentucky's defense will be looking to bounce back. They allowed 264 total yards, with Georgia picking up 160 yards through the air on 15 completions. On the ground, Kentucky's defense was solid, holding Georgia to 104 rushing yards on 29 attempts. The Wildcats will be looking to create more pressure in the passing game and force turnovers in their next outing.

Bobcats vs Wildcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The Ohio Bobcats are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
Through their last ten home contests, the Kentucky Wildcats offense has averaged 25 points per game while allowing an average of 25. Kentucky posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 7-3 ATS.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Ohio Bobcats have gone 8-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Kentucky Wildcats have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.