Kentucky
25–19
vs
East Carolina
Jan 2, 2009 · Liberty Bowl
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
Memphis
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 0 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 25 |
| East Carolina | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
Halftime: Kentucky 3; East Carolina 16
Attendance: 56,125
Team Statistics
| Statistic | UK | ECU |
|---|---|---|
| First Downs | 16 | 17 |
| Rushing Attempts/Net Rush Yds | 37/106 | 31/101 |
| Passing C/A/I | 19/31/1 | 18/36/0 |
| Net Passing Yards | 204 | 296 |
| Offensive Plays | 68 | 67 |
| Total Offense | 310 | 397 |
| Fumbles/Lost | 1/0 | 2/1 |
| Penalties/Yards | 4/35 | 4/17 |
| Punts/Average | 6/41.8 | 8/47.8 |
| Third-Down Conversions | 7-of-17 | 3-of-15 |
| Time of Possession | 30:43 | 29:17 |
Scoring Summary
| Quarter | Time | Scoring Play |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 05:39 | ECU Hartman 22 FG |
| 2nd | 14:14 | ECU Simmons 28 run (Hartman kick) |
| 2nd | 08:59 | UK Seiber 21 FG |
| 2nd | 08:47 | ECU Freeney 80 pass from Pinkney (kick blocked) |
| 3rd | 14:48 | UK Jones 99 kickoff return (kick blocked) |
| 3rd | 08:13 | UK Lanxter 19 pass from Hartline (Seiber kick) |
| 3rd | 00:06 | ECU Hartman 43 FG |
| 4th | 14:07 | UK Seiber 34 FG |
| 4th | 03:02 | UK Jenkins 56 fumble return (kick blocked) |
Rushing (Att.-Yd.-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | Dixon 28-89-0, Smith 5-28-0, Conner 1-1-0, Hartline 3-(-12)-0 |
| East Carolina | S immons 10-44-1, Whitley 7-31-0, Rogers 3-23-0, Bowman 1-3-0, Pinkney 1-0-0 |
Passing (COMP-ATT-INT-YARDS-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | Hartline 19-31-1-204-1 |
| East Carolina | Pinkney 18-36-0-296-1 |
Receiving (REC-YARDS-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | Lanxter 5-46-1, McCaskill 3-64-0, Dixon 3-17-0, Smith 3-11-0, Adeyemi 2-31-0, Grinter 1-16-0, Drake 1-15-0, Conner 1-4-0 |
| East Carolina | D rew 5-120-0, Freeney 5-112-1, Simmons 3-23-0, Bowman 2-20-0, Womack 1-15-0, Gidrey 1 -4-0, Rogers 1-2-0 |
Tackles
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | Kelley 8, Pryor 7, McClinton 7, M. Johnson 6, Harrison 5, Jarmon 5 |
Game statistics: 2026 Kentucky Football Record Book, printed page 96 and following pages.