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Kentucky Bounces Back From A 3-Turnover Start In The First Half To Blowout EMU
Week 3, Sat. September 13, 2025 - Kroger Field, Lexington, KY

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EMU (1-2) | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10
KEN (2-1) | 0 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 31


#1 Kendrick Law celebrates in the end zone after catching his first touchdown this season.

Notable Performers:
KEN QB Zach Calzada: 14/24, 186 Yds, 2 TD, 2 INT
KEN HB Dante Dowdell: 16 Att, 63 Yds, 2 TD, 3 Rec, 18 Yds, 1 TD
KEN WR Kendrick Law: 5 Rec, 68 Yds, 1 TD
KEN LEDG Mi'Quise Humphrey-Grace: 5 Tack, 3.0 Sack
EMU QB Noah Kim: 11/27, 144 Yds
EMU HB Dontae McMillan: 10 Att, 28 Yds, 1 TD
EMU MIKE Marco Patierno: 7 Tack, 1 INT, 6 INT Yds
EMU CB Caleb Dobbs: 5 Tack, 1 INT, 55 INT Yds

Scoring Summary:
First Quarter:
(EMU) Dontae McMillan, 7 Yd run (Nathan Dibert kick), 4:50
Second Quarter:
(KEN) Dante Dowdell 4 Yd pass from Zach Calzada (Jacob Kauwe kick), 7:17
(EMU) Nathan Dibert, 35 Yd FG, 2:51
Third Quarter:
(KEN) Dante Dowdell, 3 Yd run (Jacob Bauwe kick), 6:06
Fourth Quarter:
(KEN) Dante Dowdell, 33 Yd run (Jacob Kauwe kick), 3:33
(KEN) Kendrick Law 13 Yd pass from Zach Calzada (Jacob Kauwe kick), 2:18
(KEN) Jacob Kauwe, 22 Yd FG, 0:42

Next Game:

@ South Carolina

[Chillcavern]

Just motoring along here Dre

Getting those non-con wins anyway - hopefully you can steal a win against SCar here

[Agent]

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[Agent]

Just motoring along here Dre

Getting those non-con wins anyway - hopefully you can steal a win against SCar here

I WANT THE SMOKE

[Agent]

Stoops Praises Freshman QB Cutter Boley After Steady First-Half Relief Performance



LEXINGTON, Ky. — After a rocky start from veteran quarterback Zach Calzada, Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops made a bold in-game decision Saturday against Eastern Michigan, turning to true freshman Cutter Boley midway through the second quarter. The move came after Calzada threw his second interception of the half, putting the Wildcats’ early momentum in jeopardy.

Boley, a highly touted in-state recruit, didn’t shy away from the moment. The freshman completed 6-of-7 passes for 53 yards, helping steady Kentucky’s offense until halftime.

“He handled it like a pro,” Stoops said postgame. “For a young guy to come in under those circumstances and keep his composure like that — it tells you a lot about his future. We were really pleased with how Cutter operated the offense and gave us a spark when we needed it.”

Calzada returned after halftime and settled back in, finishing the night 14-of-24 for 186 yards with two touchdowns to go along with his early turnovers. The veteran’s rebound helped Kentucky secure the win and improve to 2-1 on the season.

With a bye week up next, the Wildcats now turn their attention to a massive Week 5 showdown on the road against No. 5 South Carolina — a game that could have early SEC East implications.

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[YaBoyRobRoy]

20 carries for 24 yards in the first game doe. That’s some perseverance my guy. Solid job getting wins when you can, SEC slate gonna be rough.

[Agent]

20 carries for 24 yards in the first game doe. That’s some perseverance my guy. Solid job getting wins when you can, SEC slate gonna be rough.

Yeah I think I need to adjust the run blocking slider a bit in my favor.

[The JZA]

You ain't get rid of Stoops yet?

[Agent]

You ain't get rid of Stoops yet?

I'll let him rock for this first season & see how he does. Mid season coaching change would really see us fall apart