Total Yards
Kentucky520
Missouri398
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Missouri at Kentucky
Sep 11, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 2
Away
Missouri
SEC
Final Score
28 - 35
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Kentucky
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kentucky179
Missouri294
Rushing Yards
Kentucky341
Missouri104
Turnovers
Kentucky2
Missouri1
Game Conditions
Temperature71°F
Wind9 mph S
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Kentucky vs Missouri box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kentucky32:48
Missouri27:12
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Kentucky holds off Missouri 35-28
Kentucky defeated Missouri 35-28 in Week 2 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 520-398 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Kentucky set the terms early in a game that finished 35-28. Will Levis pass complete to Chris Rodriguez Jr. for 5 yds for a TD (Matt Ruffolo KICK) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Kentucky the first major swing.
Kentucky's box score carried the story: 520 total yards, 341 rushing yards, and 179 passing yards. Missouri finished with 398 total yards, including 104 on the ground and 294 through the air.
Kentucky converted 8-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Kentucky led 21-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Chris Rodriguez Jr. run for 8 yds for a TD (Matt Ruffolo KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Will Levis pass complete to Chris Rodriguez Jr. for 5 yds for a TD (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 7-0 over Missouri).
Passing Touchdown
Connor Bazelak pass complete to Daniel Parker Jr. for 6 yds for a TD (Harrison Mevis KICK) (Missouri led 7-14 over Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Chris Rodriguez Jr. run for 2 yds for a TD (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 14-0 over Missouri).
Passing Touchdown
Connor Bazelak pass complete to Keke Chism for 17 yds for a TD (Missouri led 13-21 over Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Will Levis run for 3 yds for a TD (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 21-7 over Missouri).
Rushing Touchdown
Chris Rodriguez Jr. run for 3 yds for a TD (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 28-14 over Missouri).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-28
Kentucky defeated Missouri.
Total yards
520-398
Kentucky held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
341
Kentucky averaged 6.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
179
Kentucky averaged 9.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-12
Kentucky's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-15
Missouri's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kentucky | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 520 | 398 |
| Passing Yards | 179 | 294 |
| Rushing Yards | 341 | 104 |
| First Downs | 26 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-12 | 9-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-35 | 7-65 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-18 | 34-52 |
| Rushing Attempts | 52 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 32:48 | 27:12 |