Opposing coach: Lou Holtz [South Carolina]
October 6, 2001
Game Preview
Kentucky entered the matchup with a 1–3 overall record under Guy Morriss.
Game Summary
Kentucky lost to #13 South Carolina, 42–6, on October 6, 2001.
South Carolina scored three first-quarter touchdowns and held Kentucky scoreless until the fourth quarter. Derek Watson rushed for 135 yards and Andrew Pinnock scored twice as the Gamecocks remained unbeaten.
Game time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Stadium: Williams–Brice Stadium
Columbia
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| South Carolina | 21 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 42 |
Halftime: Kentucky 0; South Carolina 28
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Attendance: 80,250
Uniform combination:
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Kentucky | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 16 | 21 |
| Rushing (att–yds) | 30-138 | 43-237 |
| Passing yards | 188 | 165 |
| Passing (cmp–att–int) | 20-36-2 | 12-19-0 |
| Punts (no.–avg.) | 3-38.7 | 3-38.7 |
| Fumbles–lost | 2-2 | 2-0 |
| Penalties–yards | 15-122 | 8-76 |
| Possession | 31:00 | 29:00 |
Individual Statistics
Kentucky
Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Artose Pinner | 19 | 105 |
| Shane Boyd | 4 | 17 |
| Dougie Allen | 1 | -5 |
Passing
| Player | CMP | ATT | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Boyd | 20 | 36 | 2 | 188 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Pyatt | 4 | 46 |
| Dougie Allen | 4 | 30 |
| Derek Abney | 4 | 28 |
| Chase Harp | 3 | 22 |
| Derek Smith | 2 | 20 |
| Aaron Boone | 1 | 28 |
| Artose Pinner | 1 | 8 |
| Anthony Kelly | 1 | 6 |