Opposing coach: Ron Zook [Florida]
September 28, 2002
Game Preview
Kentucky entered the matchup with a 4–0 overall record under Guy Morriss.
Game Summary
Kentucky lost to #7 Florida, 41–34, on September 28, 2002.
Derek Abney scored on a 100-yard kickoff return and a 49-yard punt return in a wild SEC opener. Kentucky erased a 19–0 halftime deficit and briefly led, but Florida’s Rex Grossman and Keiwan Ratliff helped the Gators regain control.
Game time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Stadium: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Gainesville
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 0 | 0 | 28 | 6 | 34 |
| Florida | 6 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 41 |
Halftime: Kentucky 0; Florida 19
TV: CBS
TV announcers:
Referee:
Attendance: 85,333
Uniform combination:
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Kentucky | Florida |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 14 | 30 |
| Rushing (att–yds) | 29-88 | 46-134 |
| Passing yards | 180 | 375 |
| Passing (cmp–att–int) | 20-32-1 | 28-43-0 |
| Punts (no.–avg.) | 8-46 | 7-33 |
| Fumbles–lost | 3-1 | 3-1 |
| Penalties–yards | 10-79 | 9-66 |
| Possession | 25:18 | 34:42 |
Individual Statistics
Kentucky
Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Artose Pinner | 20 | 90 |
| Mike Kamphake | 1 | 3 |
| Jared Lorenzen | 8 | -5 |
Passing
| Player | CMP | ATT | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Lorenzen | 20 | 32 | 1 | 180 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Artose Pinner | 4 | 21 |
| Derek Abney | 3 | 19 |
| Aaron Boone | 2 | 40 |
| Chris Bernard | 2 | 27 |
| Ernest Simms | 2 | 17 |
| Mike Kamphake | 2 | 15 |
| Alexis Bwenge | 2 | 4 |
| Tommy Cook | 1 | 21 |
| Jeremiah Drobney | 1 | 11 |
| Chase Harp | 1 | 5 |