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WEEK 2
SECN+AI PredictionYSU @ UK
Saturday, September 5, 2026
AI Condition Layer Analysis
XGBoost ML model trained on 2019–2025 CFB seasons · 60% confidence
Kentucky WildcatsWIN PROBABILITYYoungstown State Penguins
54%
46%
MODEL PICK
Kentucky Wildcats
CONFIDENCE
60%
2
Home Edge
5
Neutral
0
Away Edge
Condition Layers (7 factors analyzed)
Wildcats 50/10050/100 Penguins
Kentucky Wildcats
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
Youngstown State Penguins
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
UK rates 50/100 vs YSU at 50/100 — a 0-point gap in program quality.
Wildcats 0/1000/100 Penguins
Kentucky Wildcats
0-0 (0% win rate)
Youngstown State Penguins
0-0 (0% win rate)
UK is 0-0 vs YSU at 0-0 this season.
Series History (2019–2024)
4–2
2024
UK wins44 – 28
2023
YSU wins42 – 34
2022
YSU wins41 – 7
2021
UK wins25 – 10
2020
UK wins40 – 35
2019
UK wins25 – 9
6-Season Program History (2019–2024)
Kentucky Wildcats
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
Youngstown State Penguins
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
About this model: Predictions are generated by an XGBoost machine learning model trained on 6+ years of college football data (2019–2025), including win/loss records, scoring offense/defense, AP rankings, strength of schedule, home field advantage, and head-to-head matchup history. Model historical accuracy: ~68%. For entertainment purposes only.
Game Information
Kickoff
Sat, Sep 5, 5:00 PM UTC
Network
SECN+
Stadium
Unknown Stadium