Opposing coach: Jackie Sherrill [Mississippi State]
October 25, 2003
Game Preview
Kentucky entered the matchup with a 3–4 overall record under Rich Brooks.
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated Mississippi State, 42–17, on October 25, 2003.
Kentucky overcame a 17–0 deficit with 42 unanswered points. Derek Abney’s 80-yard punt return put the Wildcats ahead, and Jared Lorenzen broke Tim Couch’s career touchdown-pass record on a scoring throw to Abney.
Game time: 12:30 p.m. ET
Stadium: Commonwealth Stadium
Lexington
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Kentucky | 0 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 42 |
Halftime: Mississippi State 17; Kentucky 7
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Attendance: 57,141
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