Youngstown State vs Kentucky Football Odds

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The Penguins will play the Wildcats on Saturday, September 5th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Kroger Field. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 1:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on SECN+.

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Key Matchup Stats

The 2026 college football season has begun, with Youngstown State and Kentucky scheduled to matchup at Kroger Field. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2025 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Youngstown State had a 96.67 conference power ranking in the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Kentucky in the 2025 season was 92.33.
  • Away Youngstown State - At the end of the 2025 regular season, Youngstown State had a 3-3 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Kentucky - Kentucky finished the 2025 regular season with a 4-3 record as a home team. They ranked 4th in the SEC Conference for home team wins in 2025.
  • Points Scored - Youngstown State wound up 3rd (476) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Kentucky ranked 13th (276) for points scored in the 2025 SEC Conference.
  • Points Against - Youngstown State finished 4th (403) in the Missouri Valley Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Kentucky wound up 4th (317) in the 2025 SEC Conference for points against.
  • Team Records - Youngstown State had a 8-5 regular season overall record, with Kentucky notching a 5-7 regular season standing last year.

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Recent Meetings Since 2022

Recent Meetings Since 2022
WeekGameResultMargin
2026
Week 1		Youngstown State vs Kentucky
Saturday, September 5th, 2026		UK 45, YSU 13
Kroger Field		Kentucky by 32
2022
Week 3		Youngstown State vs Kentucky
Saturday, September 17th, 2022		UK 31, YSU 0
Kroger Field		Kentucky by 31

Team Standings

2026-2027 College Football Regular Season Standings - Youngstown State, Kentucky
Team Conf Conf% W L PF PA Home Away Strk
Missouri Valley
Youngstown State3-13.000522781633-02-2W3
SEC
#15 Kentucky3-13.000512081683-12-0W4

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Youngstown State & Kentucky Team Pages

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2026-27 Youngstown State Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Youngstown State vs
Kentucky		UK 45, YSU 13
Saturday, September 5th, 2026


2026-27 Kentucky Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Youngstown State vs
Kentucky		UK 45, YSU 13
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Week 2Alabama vs
Kentucky		ALA 45, UK 17
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Week 3Kentucky vs
Texas A&M		UK 31, TA&M 21
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Week 4South Alabama vs
Kentucky		Saturday, September 26th, 2026
12:00 am EDT
Week 4South Alabama vs
Kentucky		UK 45, USA 21
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Week 5Kentucky vs
South Carolina		UK 35, SC 34 (OT)
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Week 6LSU vs
Kentucky		UK 35, LSU 34 (OT)
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Week 7Kentucky vs
Oklahoma		Saturday, October 17th, 2026
7:30 pm EDT
Week 8Vanderbilt vs
Kentucky		Saturday, October 24th, 2026
7:30 pm EDT
Week 10Kentucky vs
Tennessee		Saturday, November 7th, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 11Florida vs
Kentucky		Saturday, November 14th, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 12Kentucky vs
Missouri		Saturday, November 21st, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 13Louisville vs
Kentucky		Saturday, November 28th, 2026
12:00 am EST

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Youngstown State vs Kentucky College Football Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 at 1:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Youngstown State vs Kentucky Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Youngstown State vs Kentucky Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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