Opposing coach: Mike DuBose [Alabama]
October 4, 1997
Game Preview
Kentucky entered the matchup with a 2–2 overall record under Hal Mumme.
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated #20 Alabama, 40–34 in overtime, on October 4, 1997.
Tim Couch found Craig Yeast for a 26-yard touchdown on third-and-11 in overtime, ending Kentucky’s 75-year wait for a victory over Alabama. The Crimson Tide had forced the extra period with a field goal with eight seconds left in regulation; Couch finished with four touchdown passes.
Game time:
Stadium: Commonwealth Stadium
Lexington
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
| Kentucky | 10 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 40 |
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Attendance: 59,226
Uniform combination:
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Kentucky | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 20 | 23 |
| Rushing (att–yds) | 49-239 | 25-102 |
| Passing yards | 171 | 355 |
| Passing (cmp–att–int) | 16-28-0 | 32-49-3 |
| Punts (no.–avg.) | 3-47.3 | 3-37.7 |
| Fumbles–lost | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Penalties–yards | 6-57 | 5-32 |
| Possession | 35:04 | 24:56 |
Individual Statistics
Kentucky
Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony White | 15 | 117 |
| Derek Homer | 4 | 17 |
| Tim Couch | 5 | 2 |
| Team | 1 | -34 |
Passing
| Player | CMP | ATT | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Couch | 32 | 49 | 3 | 355 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Yeast | 8 | 65 |
| Kevin Coleman | 6 | 62 |
| Jermaine White | 6 | 55 |
| Derek Homer | 3 | 103 |
| Lance Mickelsen | 3 | 26 |
| Kio Sanford | 2 | 15 |
| Marvin Love | 2 | 7 |
| Jimmy Robinson | 1 | 18 |
| Darrin Clark | 1 | 4 |