Total Yards
Kentucky371
Tennessee445
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Tennessee at Kentucky
Oct 28, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 9
Away
Tennessee
SEC
Final Score
26 - 29
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Kentucky
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kentucky82
Tennessee242
Rushing Yards
Kentucky289
Tennessee203
Turnovers
Kentucky4
Tennessee0
Game Conditions
Temperature39°F
Wind8 mph NW
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Kentucky vs Tennessee box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kentucky21:35
Tennessee38:25
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Kentucky edges Tennessee 29-26
Kentucky defeated Tennessee 29-26 in Week 9 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 371-445 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Kentucky set the terms early in a game that finished 29-26. Brent Cimaglia 24 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 34, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Tennessee the first major swing.
Kentucky's box score carried the story: 371 total yards, 289 rushing yards, and 82 passing yards. Tennessee finished with 445 total yards, including 203 on the ground and 242 through the air.
Kentucky converted 3-7 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-0, Kentucky led 21-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Stephen Johnson run for 11 yds for a TD, (Stephen Johnson pass to Benny Snell Jr. for Two-Point Conversion).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Brent Cimaglia 24 yd FG GOOD (Tennessee led 6-7 over Kentucky).
Field Goal Good
Brent Cimaglia 30 yd FG GOOD (Tennessee led 3-0 over Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Benny Snell Jr. run for 6 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (Kentucky led 7-3 over Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Benny Snell Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (Kentucky led 21-13 over Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Benny Snell Jr. 2 Yd Run (Austin MacGinnis Kick) (Kentucky led 14-6 over Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Ty Chandler run for 1 yd for a TD, (Brent Cimaglia KICK) (Tennessee led 13-14 over Kentucky).
Stat Callouts
Final score
29-26
Kentucky defeated Tennessee.
Total yards
371-445
Kentucky held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
289
Kentucky averaged 8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
82
Kentucky averaged 5.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-7
Kentucky's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
Tennessee's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kentucky | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 371 | 445 |
| Passing Yards | 82 | 242 |
| Rushing Yards | 289 | 203 |
| First Downs | 17 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-7 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-44 | 9-54 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 7-16 | 18-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 55 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 14 |
| Possession Time | 21:35 | 38:25 |