Opposing coach: Jim Donnan [Georgia]
October 24, 1998
Game Preview
Kentucky entered the matchup with a 5–2 overall record under Hal Mumme.
Game Summary
Kentucky lost to #11 Georgia, 28–26, on October 24, 1998.
Kentucky drove into position for a potential winning field goal, but a mishandled snap ended the final play. Quincy Carter’s running and passing helped Georgia overcome the Wildcats, who finished with 530 yards of offense.
Game time:
Stadium: Commonwealth Stadium
Lexington
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
| Kentucky | 10 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 26 |
Halftime: Georgia 14; Kentucky 17
TV:
TV announcers:
Referee:
Attendance: 57,838
Uniform combination:
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Georgia | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 18 | 29 |
| Rushing (att–yds) | 37-185 | 42-204 |
| Passing yards | 147 | 326 |
| Passing (cmp–att–int) | 10-14-1 | 34-47-3 |
| Punts (no.–avg.) | 3-36.7 | 1-26 |
| Fumbles–lost | 2-1 | 1-0 |
| Penalties–yards | 3-15 | 9-75 |
| Possession | 25:00 | 35:00 |
Individual Statistics
Kentucky
Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Derek Homer | 16 | 91 |
| Anthony White | 17 | 76 |
| Craig Yeast | 1 | 42 |
| Kendrick Shanklin | 2 | 3 |
| Tim Couch | 6 | 8 |
Passing
| Player | CMP | ATT | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Couch | 34 | 46 | 2 | 326 |
| Matt Mumme | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Yeast | 8 | 100 |
| Anthony White | 8 | 64 |
| Kevin Coleman | 6 | 100 |
| Derek Homer | 4 | 22 |
| James Whalen | 2 | 15 |
| Jimmy Robinson | 2 | 12 |
| Dougie Allen | 2 | 12 |
| Garry Davis | 1 | 2 |
| Quentin McCord | 1 | 1 |