Total Yards
Kentucky298
Vanderbilt284
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Vanderbilt at Kentucky
Oct 20, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 8
Away
Vanderbilt
SEC
Final Score
7 - 14
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Kentucky
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kentucky18
Vanderbilt216
Rushing Yards
Kentucky280
Vanderbilt68
Turnovers
Kentucky2
Vanderbilt2
Game Conditions
Temperature57°F
Wind16 mph W
Humidity
41%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Kentucky vs Vanderbilt box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kentucky31:07
Vanderbilt28:53
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Kentucky holds off Vanderbilt 14-7
Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt 14-7 in Week 8 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 298-284 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Kentucky set the terms early in a game that finished 14-7. Kyle Shurmur pass complete to C.J. Bolar for 29 yds for a TD (Ryley Guay KICK) came with {'seconds': 54, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Vanderbilt the first major swing.
Kentucky's box score carried the story: 298 total yards, 280 rushing yards, and 18 passing yards. Vanderbilt finished with 284 total yards, including 68 on the ground and 216 through the air.
Kentucky converted 7-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Kentucky led 7-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Benny Snell Jr. run for 7 yds for a TD (Miles Butler KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Kyle Shurmur pass complete to C.J. Bolar for 29 yds for a TD (Ryley Guay KICK) (Vanderbilt led 7-0 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Terry Wilson pass complete to Lynn Bowden Jr. for 5 yds for a TD (Miles Butler KICK) (Kentucky led 7-7 over Vanderbilt).
Rushing Touchdown
Benny Snell Jr. run for 7 yds for a TD (Miles Butler KICK) (Kentucky led 14-7 over Vanderbilt).
Stat Callouts
Final score
14-7
Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt.
Total yards
298-284
Kentucky held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
280
Kentucky averaged 5.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
18
Kentucky averaged 2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-13
Kentucky's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-13
Vanderbilt's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kentucky | Vanderbilt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 298 | 284 |
| Passing Yards | 18 | 216 |
| Rushing Yards | 280 | 68 |
| First Downs | 17 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-13 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-35 | 5-25 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 3-9 | 15-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 53 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 31:07 | 28:53 |