Opposing coach: David Cutcliffe [Mississippi]
September 29, 2001
Game Preview
Kentucky entered the matchup with a 1–2 overall record under Guy Morriss.
Game Summary
Kentucky lost to Mississippi, 42–31, on September 29, 2001.
Mississippi outscored Kentucky in the SEC matchup at Commonwealth Stadium. The Wildcats scored 31 points but could not prevent the Rebels from taking the victory.
Game time: 1:30 p.m. ET
Stadium: Commonwealth Stadium
Lexington
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 7 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 42 |
| Kentucky | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 31 |
Halftime: Mississippi 21; Kentucky 14
TV:
TV announcers:
Referee:
Attendance: 60,814
Uniform combination:
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Mississippi | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 26 | 18 |
| Rushing (att–yds) | 42-229 | 36-225 |
| Passing yards | 268 | 104 |
| Passing (cmp–att–int) | 19-36-0 | 12-33-1 |
| Punts (no.–avg.) | 5-41.2 | 6-47.0 |
| Fumbles–lost | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| Penalties–yards | 3-34 | 4-35 |
Individual Statistics
Kentucky
Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Artose Pinner | 17 | 130 |
| Shane Boyd | 7 | 37 |
| Jared Lorenzen | 1 | 15 |
| Patrick Wiggins | 1 | 7 |
| Ernest Simms | 1 | 3 |
Passing
| Player | CMP | ATT | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Boyd | 7 | 20 | 1 | 72 |
| Jared Lorenzen | 5 | 13 | 0 | 32 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Chase Harp | 3 | 41 |
| Derek Abney | 2 | 14 |
| Derek Smith | 2 | 5 |
| Anthony Kelly | 1 | 21 |
| Dougie Allen | 1 | 8 |
| Jermaine White | 1 | 5 |
| Ernest Simms | 1 | 4 |