Quarterbacks

T.J. Pryor of EKU, like Morgan Newton, can run a little bit and throw a little bit. And like Newton, he’s a true freshman. It is hard to evaluate Newton after his performance last week, but I am betting Pryor will struggle in a Southeastern Conference venue.

Adv: UK

Running backs

Derrick Locke will not be going against EKU. The Cats have other guys here though, and they will always have John Conner running in front of them.

Adv: UK

Wide receivers

You do not know about Garnett Phelps, EKU’s star senior receiver, but you can bet defensive coordinator Steve Brown does. Both teams seem to have one player at receiver, but UK’s also spends time at other positions. So the Colonels get the pick here.

Adv: EKU

Offensive line

UK’s offensive line continues to be the hidden gem of the team. Without them, UK would not have won the Auburn game and the season would be in dire straits. Here is a nod to the work they have done up front.

Adv: UK

Defensive line

Corey Peters is still phenomenal, while Taylor Wyndham and DeQuin Evans have shown themselves to be playmakers at defensive end. There could still be more consistency from this crew, but UK just has more talent and size than EKU.

Adv: UK

Linebackers

For the first time in a long time, there are no nagging injuries at this position for UK. That should mean Micah Johnson, Sam Maxwell and Danny Trevathan will be running at peak efficiency.

Adv: UK

Secondary

Trevard Lindley makes his return this week, which will be a huge boost for UK. Randall Burden has grown into a starter’s role. So the Cats will be stocked here.

Adv: UK

Special teams

UK finally cut down on the negative plays on special teams last week, and you have to tip your hat to them there. We will see if they can keep it together for the rest of the season, but here is to betting the Cats have it figured out.

Adv: UK

Overall

There is not a lot of mystery here. This game was scheduled to be a guaranteed win for UK, and that is what it should be. Anything less than a decisive victory would be a disappointment for UK fans. The Colonels gave Indiana a scare earlier this year, but that should not happen on Saturday.

Adv: UK