Opposing coach: Brad Scott [South Carolina]
October 11, 1997
Game Preview
Kentucky entered the matchup with a 3–2 overall record under Hal Mumme.
Game Summary
Kentucky lost to South Carolina, 38–24, on October 11, 1997.
Craig Yeast’s 85-yard punt return helped Kentucky jump ahead 14–0, but South Carolina rallied behind Anthony Wright’s three touchdown passes. A blocked Kentucky field-goal attempt in the fourth quarter preceded the Gamecocks’ clinching touchdown drive.
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Stadium: Williams–Brice Stadium
Columbia
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
| South Carolina | 0 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
Halftime: Kentucky 21; South Carolina 24
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Team Statistics
| Statistic | Kentucky | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 23 | 24 |
| Rushing (att–yds) | 23-132 | 50-204 |
| Passing yards | 294 | 223 |
| Passing (cmp–att–int) | 31-46-1 | 15-27-0 |
| Punts (no.–avg.) | 2-46.0 | 4-47.3 |
| Fumbles–lost | 2-1 | 2-0 |
| Penalties–yards | 5-47 | 5-30 |
| Possession | 25:20 | 34:40 |
Individual Statistics
Kentucky
Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Derek Homer | 10 | 107 |
| Anthony White | 10 | 33 |
| Tim Couch | 3 | -8 |
Passing
| Player | CMP | ATT | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Couch | 31 | 46 | 1 | 294 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Coleman | 8 | 87 |
| Anthony White | 6 | 36 |
| Lance Mickelsen | 5 | 43 |
| Craig Yeast | 4 | 80 |
| Jimmy Robinson | 2 | 22 |
| Derek Homer | 2 | 20 |
| Kio Sanford | 2 | -4 |
| Jermaine White | 1 | 9 |
| Darrin Clark | 1 | 1 |