Total Yards
Kentucky324
Middle Tennessee392
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Middle Tennessee at Kentucky
Nov 17, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 12
Away
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
Final Score
23 - 34
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Kentucky
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kentucky121
Middle Tennessee293
Rushing Yards
Kentucky203
Middle Tennessee99
Turnovers
Kentucky0
Middle Tennessee2
Game Conditions
ConditionFog
Temperature41°F
Wind3 mph S
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kentucky26:38
Middle Tennessee33:22
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Kentucky beats Middle Tennessee 34-23
Kentucky defeated Middle Tennessee 34-23 in Week 12 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 324-392 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Kentucky set the terms early in a game that finished 34-23. Benny Snell Jr. run for 7 yds for a TD (Miles Butler KICK) came with {'seconds': 36, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Kentucky the first major swing.
Kentucky's box score carried the story: 324 total yards, 203 rushing yards, and 121 passing yards. Middle Tennessee finished with 392 total yards, including 99 on the ground and 293 through the air.
Kentucky converted 4-10 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Kentucky led 24-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Miles Butler 38 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Benny Snell Jr. run for 7 yds for a TD (Miles Butler KICK) (Kentucky led 14-0 over Middle Tennessee).
Field Goal Good
Miles Butler 38 yd FG GOOD (Kentucky led 17-0 over Middle Tennessee).
Interception Return Touchdown
Brent Stockstill pass intercepted for a TD Mike Edwards return for 66 yds for a TD MIDDLE TENN Penalty, illegal block ( Yards) declined (Miles Butler KICK) (Middle Tennessee led 0-7 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Terry Wilson pass complete to C.J. Conrad for 11 yds for a TD (Miles Butler KICK) (Kentucky led 24-7 over Middle Tennessee).
Field Goal Good
Crews Holt 33 yd FG GOOD (Middle Tennessee led 10-24 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Brent Stockstill pass complete to Chaton Mobley for 6 yds for a TD (Crews Holt KICK) (Middle Tennessee led 7-17 over Kentucky).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-23
Kentucky defeated Middle Tennessee.
Total yards
324-392
Kentucky held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
203
Kentucky averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
121
Kentucky averaged 8.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-10
Kentucky's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-12
Middle Tennessee's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kentucky | Middle Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 324 | 392 |
| Passing Yards | 121 | 293 |
| Rushing Yards | 203 | 99 |
| First Downs | 15 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-10 | 4-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-51 | 6-57 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-14 | 30-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 26:38 | 33:22 |