Total Yards
Kentucky486
Missouri568
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Missouri at Kentucky
Oct 7, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 6
Away
Missouri
SEC
Final Score
34 - 40
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Kentucky
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kentucky298
Missouri355
Rushing Yards
Kentucky188
Missouri213
Turnovers
Kentucky1
Missouri2
Game Conditions
Temperature77°F
Wind9 mph S
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Kentucky vs Missouri box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kentucky36:09
Missouri23:51
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Kentucky holds off Missouri 40-34
Kentucky defeated Missouri 40-34 in Week 6 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 486-568 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Kentucky set the terms early in a game that finished 40-34. Austin MacGinnis 21 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 41, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Kentucky the first major swing.
Kentucky's box score carried the story: 486 total yards, 188 rushing yards, and 298 passing yards. Missouri finished with 568 total yards, including 213 on the ground and 355 through the air.
Kentucky converted 8-17 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Kentucky led 20-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Benny Snell Jr. run for 71 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Austin MacGinnis 21 yd FG GOOD (Kentucky led 10-0 over Missouri).
Passing Touchdown
Stephen Johnson pass complete to Blake Bone for 14 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (Kentucky led 7-0 over Missouri).
Field Goal Good
Austin MacGinnis 35 yd FG GOOD (Kentucky led 13-0 over Missouri).
Passing Touchdown
Drew Lock pass complete to Emanuel Hall for 58 yds for a TD, (Tucker McCann KICK) (Missouri led 14-20 over Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Benny Snell Jr. run for 71 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (Kentucky led 20-7 over Missouri).
Passing Touchdown
Drew Lock pass complete to J'Mon Moore for 50 yds for a TD, (Tucker McCann KICK) (Missouri led 7-13 over Kentucky).
Stat Callouts
Final score
40-34
Kentucky defeated Missouri.
Total yards
486-568
Kentucky held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
188
Kentucky averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
298
Kentucky averaged 8.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-17
Kentucky's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-17
Missouri's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kentucky | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 486 | 568 |
| Passing Yards | 298 | 355 |
| Rushing Yards | 188 | 213 |
| First Downs | 22 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-17 | 8-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-34 | 7-55 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-37 | 22-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 16 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 36:09 | 23:51 |