Total Yards
Alabama488
Kentucky161
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
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Kentucky at Alabama
Oct 1, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 5
Away
Kentucky
SEC
Final Score
6 - 34
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Alabama315
Kentucky89
Rushing Yards
Alabama173
Kentucky72
Turnovers
Alabama1
Kentucky2
Game Conditions
Temperature78°F
Wind5 mph N
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Alabama vs Kentucky box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Alabama29:47
Kentucky30:13
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Alabama pulls away from Kentucky 34-6
Alabama defeated Kentucky 34-6 in Week 5 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 488-161 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 34-6. Austin MacGinnis 45 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Kentucky the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 488 total yards, 173 rushing yards, and 315 passing yards. Kentucky finished with 161 total yards, including 72 on the ground and 89 through the air.
Alabama converted 9-14 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Alabama led 17-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Adam Griffith 44 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Austin MacGinnis 45 yd FG GOOD (Kentucky led 3-0 over Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Adam Griffith 44 yd FG GOOD (Alabama led 3-3 over Kentucky).
Fumble Return Touchdown
Ronnie Harrison 55 Yd Fumble Recovery (Adam Griffith Kick) (Kentucky led 3-17 over Alabama).
Rushing Touchdown
Joshua Jacobs run for 1 yd for a TD, (Adam Griffith KICK) (Alabama led 10-3 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Jalen Hurts pass complete to Calvin Ridley for 10 yds for a TD, (Adam Griffith KICK) (Alabama led 24-3 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Jalen Hurts pass complete to Calvin Ridley for 19 yds for a TD, (Adam Griffith KICK) (Alabama led 31-3 over Kentucky).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-6
Alabama defeated Kentucky.
Total yards
488-161
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
173
Alabama averaged 4.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
315
Alabama averaged 8.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-14
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-17
Kentucky's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Alabama | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 488 | 161 |
| Passing Yards | 315 | 89 |
| Rushing Yards | 173 | 72 |
| First Downs | 25 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-14 | 6-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-20 | 2-15 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-38 | 13-22 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 29:47 | 30:13 |