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Wildcats Down Florida 38-7 - Match Report

Kentucky got a 104-yard performance from Dante Dowdell as a key part of its 38-7 victory over the Gators on Saturday at Kroger Field.

Bettors who backed the Wildcats were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 44.5.

Dante Dowdell rushed for 104 yards, while Seth McGowan added 92 yards in the win. Kendrick Law and J.J. Hester added 44 and 29 receiving yards respectively.

Jadan Baugh rushed for 64 yards for Florida, while DJ Lagway added 27 yards. DJ Lagway threw for 83 yards for the Gators, while receivers J.Michael Sturdivant and TJ Abrams had 29 and 28 yards respectively.

Florida lost the offensive yardage battle to Kentucky 401-247 yards in Saturday's game. Kentucky had more first downs as that total ended up 24-17.

Kentucky led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 31:33-28:27 split in that important category.

Next game, Kentucky takes its act home to face Tennessee Tech looking for another win. For Florida, they head on the road to face Ole Miss.