Total Yards
Kentucky435
Louisiana479
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Louisiana at Kentucky
Sep 5, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 1
Away
Louisiana
Sun Belt
Final Score
33 - 40
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Kentucky
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kentucky257
Louisiana232
Rushing Yards
Kentucky178
Louisiana247
Turnovers
Kentucky1
Louisiana4
Game Conditions
Temperature89°F
Wind9 mph NE
Humidity
41%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Kentucky22:55
Louisiana37:05
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Game Story
Kentucky holds off Louisiana 40-33
Kentucky defeated Louisiana 40-33 in Week 1 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 435-479 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Kentucky set the terms early in a game that finished 40-33. Stanley Williams run for 75 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) came with {'seconds': 44, 'minutes': 14} left in the first quarter, giving Kentucky the first major swing.
Kentucky's box score carried the story: 435 total yards, 178 rushing yards, and 257 passing yards. Louisiana finished with 479 total yards, including 247 on the ground and 232 through the air.
Kentucky converted 5-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, Kentucky led 24-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Stanley Williams run for 75 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Stanley Williams run for 75 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (Kentucky led 7-0 over Louisiana).
Passing Touchdown
Patrick Towles pass complete to Garrett Johnson for 35 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (Kentucky led 14-0 over Louisiana).
Passing Touchdown
Patrick Towles pass complete to Jeff Badet for 37 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (Kentucky led 21-0 over Louisiana).
Rushing Touchdown
Brooks Haack run for 4 yds for a TD, (Stevie Artigue KICK) (Louisiana led 7-21 over Kentucky).
Field Goal Good
Austin MacGinnis 44 yd FG GOOD (Kentucky led 24-7 over Louisiana).
Field Goal Good
Austin MacGinnis 24 yd FG GOOD (Kentucky led 27-7 over Louisiana).
Stat Callouts
Final score
40-33
Kentucky defeated Louisiana.
Total yards
435-479
Kentucky held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
178
Kentucky averaged 6.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
257
Kentucky averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-14
Kentucky's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-19
Louisiana's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kentucky | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 435 | 479 |
| Passing Yards | 257 | 232 |
| Rushing Yards | 178 | 247 |
| First Downs | 18 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 7-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 3-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-54 | 7-70 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-34 | 26-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 47 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 22:55 | 37:05 |