Kentucky Wildcats defeat Youngstown State Penguins 45-13: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Youngstown State Penguins 13, Kentucky Wildcats 45
The Kentucky Wildcats beat the Youngstown State Penguins 45-13 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Kroger Field. The Kentucky Wildcats covered the spread as 22-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 61.5, with 58 points combined.
Youngstown State Penguins vs. Kentucky Wildcats final score and game recap
The Kentucky Wildcats led 14-0 after the first quarter and 28-7 at halftime. They outscored the Youngstown State Penguins 17-6 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Beau Brungard (Youngstown State Penguins): 23/35 passing for 243 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Lynn Wyche-El (Youngstown State Penguins): 7 catches for 111 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Kenny Minchey (Kentucky Wildcats): 18/27 passing for 301 yards, 4 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Kenny Darby (Kentucky Wildcats): 3 catches for 74 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Youngstown State Penguins vs. Kentucky Wildcats?
The Kentucky Wildcats covered the spread as 22-point favorites, winning by 32 points.
The spread opened at Kentucky Wildcats -23.5 and closed at Kentucky Wildcats -22.
Did Youngstown State Penguins vs. Kentucky Wildcats go over or under the total?
The game went under: 58 points combined against a closing total of 61.5, under by 3.5. 35 of the 58 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 62.5 and closed at 61.5.
Youngstown State Penguins vs. Kentucky Wildcats odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The spread moved toward the Youngstown State Penguins between the open and the close, and the Kentucky Wildcats covered. The total moved down from 62.5 to 61.5, and the game went under.
Youngstown State Penguins and Kentucky Wildcats betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Youngstown State Penguins 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Kentucky Wildcats 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for Youngstown State Penguins and Kentucky Wildcats?
Next for the Kentucky Wildcats: the Alabama Crimson Tide at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.