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Kentucky at Tennessee
Oct 29, 2022 • Completed
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Kentucky
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Final Score
6 - 44

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Game Conditions
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Tennessee routs Kentucky 44-6
Tennessee defeated Kentucky 44-6 in Week 9 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 422-205 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Tennessee set the terms early in a game that finished 44-6. Chris Rodriguez Jr. run for 3 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo PAT BLOCKED) came with {'seconds': 44, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Kentucky the first major swing.
Tennessee's box score carried the story: 422 total yards, 177 rushing yards, and 245 passing yards. Kentucky finished with 205 total yards, including 107 on the ground and 98 through the air.
Tennessee converted 5-12 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Tennessee led 27-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Hendon Hooker pass complete to Jalin Hyatt for 55 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Chris Rodriguez Jr. run for 3 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo PAT BLOCKED) (Kentucky led 6-7 over Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker pass complete to Jalin Hyatt for 55 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 7-0 over Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Princeton Fant run for 2 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath PAT MISSED) (Tennessee led 13-6 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker pass complete to Jalin Hyatt for 31 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 27-6 over Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaylen Wright run for 1 yd for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 20-6 over Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker run for 8 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 37-6 over Kentucky).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-6
Tennessee defeated Kentucky.
Total yards
422-205
Tennessee held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
177
Tennessee averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
245
Tennessee averaged 9.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-12
Tennessee's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-13
Kentucky's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Tennessee | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 422 | 205 |
| Passing Yards | 245 | 98 |
| Rushing Yards | 177 | 107 |
| First Downs | 19 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-12 | 2-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-50 | 5-31 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-25 | 16-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 24:49 | 35:11 |