Opposing coach: Woody Widenhofer [Vanderbilt]
November 15, 1997
Game Preview
Kentucky entered the matchup with a 4–5 overall record under Hal Mumme.
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt, 21–10, on November 15, 1997.
Craig Yeast scored on a reception and a 97-yard kickoff return to help Kentucky win in Nashville. Derek Homer’s 31-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter provided breathing room as the Wildcats reached five victories.
Game time:
Stadium: Vanderbilt Stadium
Nashville
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| Vanderbilt | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Halftime: Kentucky 7; Vanderbilt 0
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Attendance: 40,256
Uniform combination:
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Kentucky | Vanderbilt |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 13 | 11 |
| Rushing (att–yds) | 30-66 | 36-51 |
| Passing yards | 168 | 211 |
| Passing (cmp–att–int) | 17-36-0 | 16-32-3 |
| Punts (no.–avg.) | 9-36.1 | 8-39.0 |
| Fumbles–lost | 1-0 | 6-2 |
| Penalties–yards | 15-108 | 6-63 |
| Possession | 28:19 | 31:41 |
Individual Statistics
Kentucky
Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Derek Homer | 6 | 38 |
| Anthony White | 13 | 26 |
| Kenneth Grant | 1 | 7 |
| Tim Couch | 10 | -5 |
Passing
| Player | CMP | ATT | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Couch | 17 | 36 | 0 | 168 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Yeast | 6 | 76 |
| Jimmy Robinson | 4 | 38 |
| Derek Homer | 4 | 31 |
| Kevin Coleman | 1 | 15 |
| Anthony White | 1 | 4 |
| Kio Sanford | 1 | 4 |