Opposing coach: Jackie Sherrill [Mississippi State]
November 4, 1999
Game Preview
Kentucky entered the matchup with a 5–3 overall record under Hal Mumme.
Game Summary
Kentucky lost to #8 Mississippi State, 23–22, on November 4, 1999.
Scott Westerfield’s 45-yard field goal with five seconds left denied Kentucky an upset of unbeaten Mississippi State. The Wildcats led by double digits, but the Bulldogs’ defense limited them to 176 total yards and Matt Wyatt directed the decisive late drive.
Game time: 8 p.m. ET
Stadium: Scott Field
Starkville
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 12 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 22 |
| Mississippi State | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 23 |
Halftime: Kentucky 19; Mississippi State 14
TV: ESPN
TV announcers:
Referee:
Attendance: 39,149
Uniform combination:
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Kentucky | Mississippi State |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 14 | 18 |
| Passing yards | 189 | 264 |
| Passing (cmp–att–int) | 28-44-1 | 18-35-1 |
| Punts (no.–avg.) | 8-45.1 | 8-31.1 |
| Fumbles–lost | 3-2 | 1-1 |
| Penalties–yards | 11-105 | 19-143 |
| Possession | 33:32 | 26:28 |