Opposing coach: Cam Cameron [Indiana]
September 20, 1997
Game Preview
Kentucky entered the matchup with a 1–1 overall record under Hal Mumme.
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated Indiana, 49–7, on September 20, 1997.
Tim Couch threw seven touchdown passes, including four to Craig Yeast, as Kentucky built a 49–0 lead. The Wildcats retained the Bourbon Barrel with their third consecutive win over Indiana.
Game time:
Stadium: Memorial Stadium
Bloomington
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 7 | 14 | 28 | 0 | 49 |
| Indiana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Halftime: Kentucky 21; Indiana 0
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TV announcers:
Referee:
Attendance: 41,149
Uniform combination:
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Kentucky | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 31 | 23 |
| Rushing (att–yds) | 36-179 | 33-47 |
| Passing yards | 288 | |
| Passing (cmp–att–int) | 29-39-0 | 28-45-2 |
| Punts (no.–avg.) | 4-44.0 | 5-37.8 |
| Fumbles–lost | 3-1 | 3-2 |
| Penalties–yards | 13-118 | 9-123 |
| Possession | 32:40 | 27:20 |
Individual Statistics
Kentucky
Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony White | 16 | 131 |
| Kenneth Grant | 10 | 40 |
| Wendell Childs | 1 | 9 |
| Derek Homer | 6 | 6 |
| A.J. Simon | 1 | 5 |
| Dusty Bonner | 1 | -3 |
| Tim Couch | 1 | -9 |
Passing
| Player | CMP | ATT | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Couch | 24 | 32 | 0 | |
| Dusty Bonner | 5 | 7 | 0 | 33 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Yeast | 6 | 58 |
| Jimmy Haley | 5 | 22 |
| Kevin Coleman | 4 | 138 |
| Kio Sanford | 4 | 99 |
| Jimmy Robinson | 4 | 21 |
| Lance Mickelsen | 2 | 67 |
| Marvin Love | 1 | 11 |
| Garry Davis | 1 | 8 |
| Jermaine White | 1 | 3 |
| Anthony White | 1 | 0 |