Eastern Michigan (EMU) Eagles vs Kentucky Wildcats Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 13, 2025
Get ready for an interesting Week 3 showdown as the Eastern Michigan Eagles clash with the Kentucky Wildcats in nonconference action. Set to unfold at Kroger Field on September 13th at 7:30 PM ET, this game, airing on ESPNU, promises an exciting matchup with two teams trying to find their footing for our Eagles vs. Wildcats prediction. With these teams coming off Week 2 losses, let's dive into the stats, injuries, and key insights to preview what's in store. Rivalries, tempo, trenches — NCAAF picks for Eastern Michigan (EMU) Eagles vs Kentucky Wildcats.
Eagles Struggling Against the Run
The Eastern Michigan Eagles are getting ready to recover as they have gotten off to a slow start as they are coming off a 28-23 home loss against the Long Island University Sharks. Eastern Michigan’s offense is led by quarterback Noah Kim, who has been able to complete 41-of-63 passes for 437 yards with three passing touchdowns and zero interceptions. Their total offense stands at 351.0 yards per game, ranking 94th nationally, with rushing accounting for 132.5 yards (97th nationally). The passing game is ranked tied for 77th with an average of 218.5 yards per game
Defensively, Eastern Michigan has been struggling, allowing 542.5 total yards per game (129th nationally), with their rush defense standing out, allowing a terrible 7.4 yards per carry (135th nationally).
Injury Report for Eastern Michigan
No injuries to report
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Wildcats Looking to Recover
The Kentucky Wildcats are looking to bounce back as they are coming off a 30-23 home loss against the Ole Miss Rebels. Quarterback Zach Calzada has struggled thus far as he has completed 25-of-53 passes for 234 yards and an interception. As a team, they are ranked 123rd nationally in passing yards, averaging 136.0 per game. Kentucky’s total offense, which averages 332.0 yards per game (99th), will need to find new ways to improve its efficiency. The rushing game, contributing 196.0 yards per game (48th nationally), might see an increased emphasis on handing the ball off.
The Wildcats’ defense, allowing an average of 392.0 total yards per game (96th), has been their strength this season. Their pass defense, in particular, has been impressive, limiting the opposition to just a 56.2 completion percentage (39th). Their rush defense, allowing 139.5 yards per game (76th) is also doing enough to get some confidence on this side of the field.
Injury Report for Kentucky
- Quarterback Zach Calzada: Shoulder (Questionable)
- Running back Jamarion Wilcox: Personal (Questionable)
- Wide receiver David Washington Jr: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Cornerback DJ Waller Jr: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Defensive lineman Nic Smith: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Wide receiver DJ Miller: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Wide receiver Preston Bowman: Undisclosed (Questionable)
Eastern Michigan (EMU) Eagles vs. Kentucky Wildcats Pick
Spread Pick for Eastern Michigan (EMU) Eagles vs. Kentucky Wildcats
- Kentucky Wildcats -24.5 (4 units)
Another large spread, but there is a reason, as Kentucky’s biggest strength on offense is Eastern Michigan’s greatest weakness on defense: running the football. Zach Calzada has not been able to do much in terms of passing the football this season, but Kentucky has been one of the more effective teams running the football. Eastern Michigan continues to struggle defensively, so go with the Kentucky Wildcats to cover the massive number here.
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Over/Under Pick for Eastern Michigan (EMU) Eagles vs. Kentucky Wildcats
- Under 47.5 (5 units)
These teams are not going to be able to score the football too well over the course of this game. Noah Kim and Zach Calzada have failed to reach a point where either team can expect too much offensively out of them. However, the running game will continue to chew up clock. Even if Eastern Michigan continues its trend of being horrific against the run, Kentucky is not going to be able to score a massive amount of points. Both teams struggle with getting sacks or even pressure in the backfield as well, so expect the tackle box to be loaded consistently in this game. All in all, go with under 47.5 total points to be scored.
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