Opposing coach: Houston Nutt [Arkansas]
October 2, 1999
Game Preview
Kentucky entered the matchup with a 2–2 overall record under Hal Mumme.
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated #20 Arkansas, 31–20, on October 2, 1999.
Kentucky forced three turnovers and jumped ahead 21–0 in an upset of ranked Arkansas. Dusty Bonner threw four touchdown passes, including two to Quentin McCord, while the defense kept the Razorbacks from completing a comeback.
Game time: 1:30 p.m. ET
Stadium: Commonwealth Stadium
Lexington
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 20 |
| Kentucky | 14 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 31 |
Halftime: Arkansas 6; Kentucky 21
TV: BBSN (tape delay)
TV announcers: Tom Leach, Jeff Van Note (radio simulcast); Rob Bromley (host)
Referee:
Attendance: 62,602
Uniform combination:
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Arkansas | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 22 | 18 |
| Rushing (att–yds) | 30-97 | 38-91 |
| Passing yards | 218 | 252 |
| Passing (cmp–att–int) | 25-49-2 | 19-31-0 |
| Punts (no.–avg.) | 4-42.2 | 5-50.0 |
| Fumbles–lost | 2-1 | 4-2 |
| Penalties–yards | 12-73 | 10-70 |
| Possession | 31:30 | 28:30 |
Individual Statistics
Kentucky
Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Derek Homer | 17 | 60 |
| Team | 1 | 0 |
| Dusty Bonner | 7 | -25 |
Passing
| Player | CMP | ATT | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusty Bonner | 19 | 31 | 0 | 252 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| James Whalen | 4 | 63 |
| Dougie Allen | 4 | 50 |
| Quentin McCord | 3 | 79 |
| Garry Davis | 3 | 27 |
| Bobby Blizzard | 1 | 9 |
| Brad Pyatt | 1 | 5 |
| Derek Homer | 1 | -1 |