Opposing coach: Bill Lynch [Ball State]
September 8, 2001
Game Preview
Kentucky entered the matchup with a 0–1 overall record under Guy Morriss.
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated Ball State, 28–20, on September 8, 2001.
Shane Boyd passed for 215 yards and two touchdowns in his first start, delivering Guy Morriss’ first victory. Chad Scott rushed for 119 yards, including a 67-yard touchdown, as Kentucky ended a nine-game losing streak.
Game time: 1:30 p.m. ET
Stadium: Commonwealth Stadium
Lexington
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
| Kentucky | 0 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
Halftime: Ball State 10; Kentucky 14
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Attendance: 61,523
Uniform combination:
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Ball State | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 27 | 17 |
| Rushing (att–yds) | 51-257 | 28-146 |
| Passing yards | 170 | 215 |
| Passing (cmp–att–int) | 19-35-0 | 15-22-0 |
| Punts (no.–avg.) | 4-41.0 | 4-42.2 |
| Fumbles–lost | 1-0 | 1-1 |
| Penalties–yards | 4-33 | 7-49 |
| Possession | 39:17 | 20:43 |
Individual Statistics
Kentucky
Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Chad Scott | 10 | 119 |
| Artose Pinner | 6 | 7 |
| Shane Boyd | 3 | 4 |
| Team | 4 | 0 |
Passing
| Player | CMP | ATT | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Boyd | 15 | 22 | 0 | 215 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Derek Abney | 5 | 84 |
| Derek Smith | 5 | 57 |
| Dougie Allen | 2 | 21 |
| Ernest Simms | 1 | 38 |
| Chase Harp | 1 | 13 |