Opposing coach: Cam Cameron [Indiana]
September 19, 1998
Game Preview
Kentucky entered the matchup with a 2–0 overall record under Hal Mumme.
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated Indiana, 31–27, on September 19, 1998.
Kentucky erased a 17-point third-quarter deficit despite committing six turnovers. A fake punt produced a 79-yard touchdown, and John Rader’s 45-yard interception return supplied the winning score before the defense stopped Indiana’s final threats.
Game time:
Stadium: Commonwealth Stadium
Lexington
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 3 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
| Kentucky | 0 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
Halftime: Indiana 20; Kentucky 10
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Attendance: 57,788
Uniform combination:
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Indiana | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 20 | 22 |
| Rushing (att–yds) | 36-168 | 27-89 |
| Passing yards | 162 | 380 |
| Passing (cmp–att–int) | 12-34-1 | 39-54-4 |
| Punts (no.–avg.) | 7-44.6 | 3-45.3 |
| Fumbles–lost | 1-1 | 5-2 |
| Penalties–yards | 5-32 | 9-91 |
| Possession | 27:24 | 32:36 |
Individual Statistics
Kentucky
Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Derek Homer | 11 | 65 |
| Anthony White | 9 | 48 |
| Tim Couch | 6 | -3 |
| Team | 1 | -21 |
Passing
| Player | CMP | ATT | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Couch | 38 | 53 | 4 | 301 |
| Matt Mumme | 1 | 1 | 0 | 79 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony White | 9 | 92 |
| Craig Yeast | 9 | 69 |
| Quentin McCord | 6 | 43 |
| Derek Homer | 3 | 23 |
| Jimmy Haley | 3 | 20 |
| Lance Mickelsen | 3 | 17 |
| Garry Davis | 2 | 84 |
| Kevin Coleman | 2 | 25 |
| James Whalen | 1 | 8 |
| Jason Watts | 1 | -1 |