Opposing coach: Phillip Fulmer [Tennessee]
November 20, 1999
Game Preview
Kentucky entered the matchup with a 6–4 overall record under Hal Mumme.
Game Summary
Kentucky lost to #7 Tennessee, 56–21, on November 20, 1999.
Travis Henry rushed for 179 yards and three touchdowns as Tennessee opened a 27–0 lead. Kentucky answered with two second-quarter scores, but the Volunteers pulled away and handed the Wildcats a loss in the regular-season finale.
Game time:
Stadium: Commonwealth Stadium
Lexington
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 21 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 56 |
| Kentucky | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
Halftime: Tennessee 27; Kentucky 14
TV:
TV announcers:
Referee:
Attendance: 71,022
Uniform combination:
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Tennessee | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 20 | 24 |
| Rushing (att–yds) | 44-294 | 30-117 |
| Passing yards | 171 | 361 |
| Passing (cmp–att–int) | 8-22-1 | 32-50-5 |
| Punts (no.–avg.) | 5-46.6 | 6-39.2 |
| Fumbles–lost | 2-1 | 1-1 |
| Penalties–yards | 6-39 | 8-70 |
| Possession | 27:20 | 32:40 |
Individual Statistics
Kentucky
Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Dusty Bonner | 21 | 60 |
| Artose Pinner | 3 | 6 |
| Derek Homer | 1 | 2 |
| Lee Wesley | 1 | -1 |
Passing
| Player | CMP | ATT | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusty Bonner | 32 | 50 | 5 | 361 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| James Whalen | 9 | 114 |
| Derek Smith | 6 | 85 |
| Bobby Blizzard | 5 | 60 |
| Kendrick Shanklin | 2 | 27 |
| Derek Homer | 2 | 3 |
| Brad Pyatt | 1 | 2 |