Opposing coach: John L. Smith [Louisville]
September 1, 2002
Game Preview
Kentucky entered the matchup with a 0–0 overall record under Guy Morriss.
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated #17 Louisville, 22–17, on September 1, 2002.
Kentucky’s defense held ranked Louisville to 248 yards and forced three turnovers. Taylor Begley kicked three field goals, and Mike Williams’ late interception helped secure the Wildcats’ first win over the Cardinals since 1998.
Game time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Stadium: Papa John's Cardinal Stadium
Louisville
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 22 |
| Louisville | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
Halftime: Kentucky 16; Louisville 7
TV: ESPN2
TV announcers:
Referee:
Attendance: 42,660
Uniform combination:
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Kentucky | Louisville |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 14 | 16 |
| Rushing (att–yds) | 42-78 | 24-55 |
| Passing yards | 195 | 193 |
| Passing (cmp–att–int) | 13-27-0 | 14-39-1 |
| Punts (no.–avg.) | 7-38 | 6-32 |
| Fumbles–lost | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Penalties–yards | 12-89 | 11-91 |
| Possession | 34:32 | 25:28 |
Individual Statistics
Kentucky
Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Artose Pinner | 28 | 87 |
| Alexis Bwenge | 3 | 5 |
| Ronald Johnson | 1 | 1 |
| Team | 1 | -3 |
| Jared Lorenzen | 9 | -12 |
Passing
| Player | CMP | ATT | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Lorenzen | 13 | 27 | 0 | 195 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Derek Abney | 4 | 26 |
| Artose Pinner | 3 | 36 |
| Ernest Simms | 2 | 69 |
| Tommy Cook | 1 | 31 |
| Chris Bernard | 1 | 17 |
| Jeremiah Drobney | 1 | 12 |
| Ronald Johnson | 1 | 4 |