FINAL Game forecast · REGULAR week 1

Youngstown StateatKentucky

Sat, Sep. 5 · 1:00 PM ET · Kroger Field

Youngstown State13

Kentucky45

CALLED

SharpTake projected Kentucky at 92%. Kentucky won.

ProjectedKentucky by 22.5

ActualKentucky by 32

Difference9.5 pts

Market spreadKentucky -22.25

Vs spreadWINSharpTake Pick: Kentucky -22.25

Pregame forecast · published before kickoff and not revised

Youngstown State 8%Kentucky 92%

SharpTake projects Kentucky to win.

KentuckyProjected winner

92%Win probability

Kentucky by 22.5Projected margin

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Coverage and limitations

Forecasts are produced only when both teams meet SharpTake's evidence requirements.
Player availability, injuries, weather, travel, and rest are not included.
Neither team has completed a game this season; the forecast rests on prior-season evidence.

Forecasts are model-based context, not guarantees.

Forecast model · Data cutoff Sep. 5, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET