Opposing coach: Phillip Fulmer [Tennessee]
November 22, 1997
Game Preview
Kentucky entered the matchup with a 5–5 overall record under Hal Mumme.
Game Summary
Kentucky lost to #5 Tennessee, 59–31, on November 22, 1997.
Peyton Manning threw for 523 yards as Tennessee pulled away after Kentucky stayed within 24–21 at halftime. Tim Couch passed for 476 yards, and Derek Homer rushed for 137, but the Volunteers scored 35 second-half points.
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Stadium: Commonwealth Stadium
Lexington
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 17 | 7 | 21 | 14 | 59 |
| Kentucky | 7 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 31 |
Halftime: Tennessee 24; Kentucky 21
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Team Statistics
| Statistic | Tennessee | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 30 | 27 |
| Rushing (att–yds) | 29-150 | 33-158 |
| Passing yards | 545 | 476 |
| Passing (cmp–att–int) | 26-36-0 | 35-50-3 |
| Punts (no.–avg.) | 2-38.0 | 2-55.0 |
| Fumbles–lost | 2-2 | 1-0 |
| Penalties–yards | 4-45 | 9-56 |
| Possession | 25:12 | 34:48 |
Individual Statistics
Kentucky
Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Derek Homer | 18 | 137 |
| Craig Yeast | 1 | 14 |
| Anthony White | 5 | 8 |
| Tim Couch | 9 | -1 |
Passing
| Player | CMP | ATT | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Couch | 35 | 50 | 3 | 476 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Kio Sanford | 9 | 147 |
| Jimmy Robinson | 7 | 76 |
| Anthony White | 7 | 67 |
| Craig Yeast | 4 | 86 |
| Derek Homer | 3 | 60 |
| Kevin Coleman | 2 | 27 |
| Jimmy Haley | 2 | 11 |
| Jermaine White | 1 | 2 |