Kentucky
24–14
vs
Villanova
Dec 6, 1947 · Great Lakes Bowl
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| Kentucky | 3 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 24 |
Halftime: Kentucky 3; Villanova 0
Attendance: 14,908
Scoring Summary
| Quarter | Time | Scoring Play |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | — | UK Blanda, 27 FG |
| 3rd | — | UK Howe, 29 run (Blanda PAT) |
| 4th | — | UK Boller, 15 run (Blanda PAT) |
| 4th | — | UK Boller, 49 interception return (Blanda PAT) |
| 4th | — | VU Shehhan, 9 pass from Gordon |
| 4th | — | VU Pasqunriello, 10 run |
Selected Kentucky Statistics
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | Bill Boller — 2 touchdowns: a 15-yard rush and 49-yard interception return |
| Kentucky | Jim Howe — 29-yard rushing touchdown |
| Kentucky | George Blanda — 27-yard field goal and three extra points |
Scoring Statistics
| Team | Points | First Half | Second Half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Kentucky | 24 | 3 | 21 |
The fact book provides a scoring summary for this game; a complete team statistical table is not included in this bowl account.
Game statistics: 2026 Kentucky Football Record Book, printed page 88 and following pages.