Opposing coach: Jackie Sherrill [Mississippi State]
November 2, 2002
Game Preview
Kentucky entered the matchup with a 5–3 overall record under Guy Morriss.
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated Mississippi State, 45–24, on November 2, 2002.
Derek Abney returned two third-quarter punts for touchdowns to turn a one-point halftime deficit into a comfortable Kentucky lead. Artose Pinner rushed for 104 yards as the Wildcats ended a three-game losing streak against Mississippi State.
Game time: 2:30 p.m. ET
Stadium: Davis Wade Stadium
Starkville
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 10 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 45 |
| Mississippi State | 0 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
Halftime: Kentucky 16; Mississippi State 17
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Attendance: 45,248
Uniform combination:
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Kentucky | Mississippi State |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 14 | 17 |
| Rushing (att–yds) | 41-105 | 43-230 |
| Passing yards | 161 | 162 |
| Passing (cmp–att–int) | 12-26-0 | 9-34-4 |
| Punts (no.–avg.) | 7-49.9 | 6-27 |
| Fumbles–lost | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Penalties–yards | 12-92 | 6-51 |
| Possession | 29:13 | 30:47 |
Individual Statistics
Kentucky
Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Artose Pinner | 31 | 104 |
| Tommy Cook | 1 | 8 |
| Derek Abney | 1 | 1 |
| Arliss Beach | 6 | 0 |
| Jared Lorenzen | 2 | 8 |
| Kareem Reid | 10 | 34 |
Passing
| Player | CMP | ATT | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Lorenzen | 10 | 220 | 0 | 141 |
| Shane Boyd | 2 | 4 | 0 | 20 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Bernard | 3 | 37 |
| Tommy Cook | 2 | 48 |
| Derek Abney | 2 | 34 |
| Aaron Boone | 2 | 28 |
| Artose Pinner | 2 | 5 |
| Glenn Holt | 1 | 9 |
| Kareem Reid | 1 | 9 |