Opposing coach: Lou Holtz [South Carolina]
October 9, 1999
Game Preview
Kentucky entered the matchup with a 3–2 overall record under Hal Mumme.
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated South Carolina, 30–10, on October 9, 1999.
Anthony Wajda returned a fumble for a touchdown and Eric Kelly’s interception set up another score. Dusty Bonner passed for 263 yards and accounted for two touchdowns as Kentucky extended South Carolina’s losing streak.
Game time:
Stadium: Williams–Brice Stadium
Columbia
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 3 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 30 |
| South Carolina | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
Halftime: Kentucky 20; South Carolina 3
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Referee:
Attendance: 73,150
Uniform combination:
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Kentucky | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 24 | 9 |
| Rushing (att–yds) | 39-74 | 30-55 |
| Passing yards | 263 | 178 |
| Passing (cmp–att–int) | 23-35-1 | 7-19-2 |
| Punts (no.–avg.) | 3-43.0 | 5-41.6 |
| Fumbles–lost | 3-2 | 5-2 |
| Penalties–yards | 3-25 | 8-47 |
| Possession | 35:52 | 24:08 |
Individual Statistics
Kentucky
Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Derek Homer | 20 | 86 |
| Kendrick Shanklin | 1 | 1 |
| Team | 1 | -19 |
| Dusty Bonner | 6 | -40 |
Passing
| Player | CMP | ATT | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusty Bonner | 23 | 35 | 1 | 263 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| James Whalen | 9 | 119 |
| Brad Pyatt | 4 | 59 |
| Garry Davis | 4 | 39 |
| Ernest Simms | 1 | 9 |
| Quentin McCord | 1 | 3 |