Kentucky faces Chattanooga on Saturday in Lexington. 14Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
Team Schedules/Results
Kentucky
| Date | Opp. | Time/Result | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04 | LA Monroe | W 45-10 | Home |
| 09/11 | Missouri | W 35-28 | Home |
| 09/18 | Chattanooga | 12:00 pm | Home |
| 09/25 | S Carolina | 1:00 pm | Away |
| 10/02 | Florida | 1:00 pm | Home |
| 10/09 | LSU | 1:00 pm | Home |
| 10/16 | Georgia | 1:00 pm | Away |
| 10/30 | Miss State | 1:00 pm | Away |
| 11/06 | Tennessee | 1:00 pm | Home |
| 11/13 | Vanderbilt | 12:00 pm | Away |
| 11/20 | N Mex State | 12:00 pm | Home |
| 11/27 | Louisville | 12:00 pm | Away |
Chattanooga
| Date | Opp. | Time/Result | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02 | Austin Peay | L 20-30 | Away |
| 09/11 | North Alabama | W 20-0 | Away |
| 09/18 | Kentucky | 12:00 pm | Away |
| 10/02 | Western Carolina | 1:30 pm | Home |
| 10/09 | VMI | 1:30 pm | Away |
| 10/16 | East Tennessee | 1:30 pm | Home |
| 10/23 | Samford | 1:00 pm | Away |
| 10/30 | Furman | 1:30 pm | Home |
| 11/06 | Wofford | 1:30 pm | Away |
| 11/13 | Mercer | 3:00 pm | Away |
| 11/20 | The Citadel | 1:30 pm | Home |
College Football Ratings
| Rating | Kentucky | Chattanooga |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN FPI | 30 | NR |
| Sagarin | 25 | 151 |
| Massey Composite | 33 | NR |
| PiRate Ratings | 36 | NR |
Key Stats
| Stat (per game) | Kentucky | Chattanooga |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 31.0 | 20.0 |
| Points Allowed | 29.5 | 15.0 |
| Total YDS | 433.0 | 261.5 |
| Pass YDS | 275.5 | 115.0 |
| Rush YDS | 157.5 | 146.5 |
| Total YDS Allowed | 493.5 | 269.0 |
| Pass YDS Allowed | 240.0 | 187.0 |
| Rush YDS Allowed | 253.5 | 82.0 |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 38.5 | 25.0 |
| 3rd Down Conv DEF % | 53.3 | 28.6 |
| Turnover Margin | 1.50 | 0.00 |
Players to Watch
Kentucky
QB Drayton Arnold, RB Ailym Ford, WR Reginald Henderson, TE Chris James, DL Devonnsha Maxwell, DL Christian Smith, LB Ty Boeck, LB Rashun Freeman, LB Jay Person.
Chattanooga
RB Chris Rodriguez Jr., WR Josh Ali, TE Keaton Upshaw, OL Darian Kinnard, OL Luke Fortner, DL Josh Paschal, LB Jacquez Jones, LB DeAndre Square, LB Jordan Wright, DB Yusuf Corker, QB Will Levis.
Injuries
Kentucky
[DB] 09/11/2021 – Taj Dodson is “?” Saturday vs Chattanooga ( Groin )
[RB] 09/11/2021 – Travis Tisdale is “?” Saturday vs Chattanooga ( Legal problems )
[RB] 09/11/2021 – Jutahn McClain is “?” Saturday vs Chattanooga ( Legal problems )
[WR] 09/11/2021 – Earnest Sanders IV is “?” Saturday vs Chattanooga ( Legal problems )
Chattanooga
None reported.
Source: statfox.com
Kentucky vs. Chattanooga Football Series History
First meeting
Comments
Kentucky enjoys a cupcake after beating Missouri last weekend to get to the top of the SEC East. Chattanooga lost at home to Austin Peay to start its season. While anything is possible in college football, I don’t see the Mocs staying in this game very long. Kentucky wins big.
Our Preseason Prediction
Kentucky 41, Chattanooga 10
Game Week 14Powers.com Prediction
Kentucky 42, Chattanooga 10
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 11:00 AM CT (12:00 PM ET). You can watch this SEC football game on the SEC Network + | ESPN+ Network.
Be the first to comment