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One of the top rushers in college football will be featured when Re’Mahn Davis and the Kentucky Wildcats (4-0) host the Florida Gators (3-1) on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
The Wildcats are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3), versus the Gators. The over/under for this game is 46 points.
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Game Info for Kentucky vs. Florida
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Lexington, Kentucky
- Stadium: Kroger Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | -3 | -113 | -107 | 46 | -110 | -110 | -158 | +133 |
Kentucky Pick Insights
- Kentucky has gone 3-1-0 ATS this season.
- In games it has played as at least 3-point favorites this season, Kentucky is 3-1 against the spread.
- Kentucky has hit the over in two of four games with a set total (50%).
Kentucky Stats & Insights
- Kentucky sports the 65th-ranked offense this season (396.5 yards per game), and has been even more effective on defense, ranking 20th-best with just 293.3 yards allowed per game.
- Kentucky has been a tough matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (25th-best with 38 points per game) and scoring defense (20th-best with 15.5 points allowed per game) this year.
- Kentucky is averaging 265 passing yards per game on offense this season (45th in the FBS), and is giving up 215.8 passing yards per game (61st) on the other side of the ball.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Kentucky has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 10th-best by surrendering just 77.5 per game. The Wildcats rank 93rd on offense (131.5 rushing yards per game).
- From an offensive standpoint, Kentucky ranks 28th in the FBS with a 47.5% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 105th in third-down conversion rate allowed (77.5).
- With eight forced turnovers (18th in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (88th in the FBS), Kentucky’s +1+1 turnover margin ranks 50th in college football.
Kentucky’s Best Players
- Devin Leary has recorded 1,060 yards (265 ypg) on 73-of-124 passing with nine touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Davis, has carried the ball 50 times for 314 yards (78.5 per game), scoring five times. He’s also caught 10 passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns.
- Jutahn McClain has racked up 114 yards on 18 attempts, scoring one time.
- Tayvion Robinson’s 283 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 20 times and has collected 16 catches and three touchdowns.
- Barion Brown has put together a 214-yard season so far with one touchdown, hauling in 15 passes on 29 targets.
- Dane Key has a total of 196 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 13 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
- Trevin Wallace paces the team with 3.5 sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has racked up four TFL and 21 tackles.
- Maxwell Hairston leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 19 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
Florida Betting Insights
- Florida has covered the spread once in three games this year.
- Florida has a 1-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 3 points or more this year.
- Florida’s three games with a set total this year have all gone under the over/under.
Florida Pick Insights
- Florida has been dominant on the defensive side of the ball, allowing just 244.8 total yards per contest (fifth-best). Offensively, it ranks 55th by racking up 412.5 total yards per game.
- Florida has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, giving up just 13.5 points per contest (17th-best). Offensively, it ranks 77th by compiling 27.8 points per game.
- Florida ranks 56th in the FBS with 247.8 passing yards per contest, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 15th-best by giving up just 162.8 passing yards per game.
- Florida has been keeping opposing offenses in check on run defense, giving up just 82 rushing yards per contest (15th-best). On offense, it ranks 57th in the FBS by compiling 164.8 rushing yards per game.
- Offensively, Florida is a bottom-25 unit on third down, producing a 33.3% third-down conversion percentage (19th-worst). On the bright side, it is excelling on the defensive side of the ball, allowing a 31.4% third-down rate (23rd-best).
- At -3, Florida has the 103rd-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with one forced turnover (126th in the FBS) and four turnovers committed (30th in the FBS).
Florida’s Best Players
- Graham Mertz has put up 951 passing yards, or 237.8 per game, so far this season. He has completed 77.8% of his passes and has collected four touchdowns with one interception.
- Trevor Etienne has run for 329 yards on 49 carries so far this year while scoring two times on the ground.
- Montrell Johnson has racked up 211 yards on 46 carries with three touchdowns.
- Ricky Pearsall has totaled 26 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 362 (90.5 yards per game). He’s been targeted 35 times and has one touchdown.
- Eugene Wilson III has totaled 104 receiving yards (26 yards per game) on 12 receptions.
- Caleb Douglas has racked up 99 reciving yards (24.8 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Princely Umanmielen has collected two sacks to pace the team, while also picking up two TFL and seven tackles.
- Shemar James is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 22 tackles, three TFL, and one sack.
- Devin Moore has a team-high one interception to go along with one pass defended.
