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Coaches’ takeaways from Kentucky football’s win over Ball State

Kentucky football defeated Ball State 44-14 on Saturday, Sept. 2, at Kroger Field in the team’s opening game of the season.

The day also marked the debut of a handful of new faces for the Wildcats – senior quarterback transfer Devin Leary not only played in his first game as a Wildcat, but in his first football game since October 8, 2022, after tearing his pectoral muscle.

Kentucky players run onto the field before the Kentucky vs. Ball State football game on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023 at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 44-14.