Tale of the Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. Eastern Kentucky

Louisville (0-0, 0-0 ACC) is set to face Eastern Kentucky (0-0, 0-0 UAC) on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 3:00 p.m. EST at L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. Here's how the Cardinals stack up against the Colonels:

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Rankings

Offensive Statistics (2024)

Key (EKU): National Rank out of 123 FCS Teams (Value)
Key (UofL): National Rank out of 133 FBS Teams (Value)

Defensive Statistics (2024)

Key (EKU): National Rank out of 123 FCS Teams (Value)
Key (UofL): National Rank out of 133 FBS Teams (Value)

Special Teams Statistics (2024):

Key (EKU): National Rank out of 123 FCS Teams (Value)
Key (UofL): National Rank out of 133 FBS Teams (Value)

Predictions:

- FPI Prediction: Per ESPN's Football Power Index, the Cardinals have a 97.8 percent chance to win against the Colonels. Louisville has an FPI rating of 6.7 (38th overall), whereas Eastern Kentucky does not have an FPI rating (FCS).

- SP+ Prediction: Per Bill Connelly's SP+ model, the Cardinals have a 97.97 percent chance to take down the Colonels. Louisville has an SP+ rating of 12.3 (24th overall), whereas Eastern Kentucky does not have an SP+ rating (FCS).

- Kelley Ford Prediction: Per the Kelley Ford ratings, the Cardinals have a 99 percent chance to defeat the Colonels. Louisville has a KFord rating of 10.5 (26th overall), whereas Eastern Kentucky does not have an KFord rating (FCS).

- Personal Prediction: Louisville 52, Eastern Kentucky 7.