Kentucky
18–33
vs
Georgia Tech
Dec 31, 2016 · Gator Bowl
EverBank Field
Jacksonville
Played as the TaxSlayer Bowl
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech | 10 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 33 |
| Kentucky | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 18 |
Halftime: Kentucky 3; Georgia Tech 20
Attendance: 43,102
Team Statistics
| Statistic | GT | UK |
|---|---|---|
| First Downs | 21 | 20 |
| Rushing Attempts/Net Rush Yds | 51/266 | 36/149 |
| Passing C/A/I | 6/14/0 | 19/34/0 |
| Net Passing Yards | 105 | 175 |
| Offensive Plays | 65 | 70 |
| Total Offense | 371 | 324 |
| Fumbles/Lost | 2/0 | 1/1 |
| Penalties/Yards | 9/84 | 5/51 |
| Punts/Average | 3/25.3 | 4-/25.5 |
| Third-Down Conversions | 5 of 13 | 6 of 16 |
| Time of Possession | 32:22 | 27:38 |
Scoring Summary
| Quarter | Time | Scoring Play |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13:10 | GT Davis, P. 38 yd fumble recovery (Butker, H. kick) |
| 1st | 03:30 | GT Butker, H. 23 yd field goal |
| 2nd | 11:36 | UK Austin MacGinnis 37 yd field goal |
| 2nd | 00:49 | GT Thomas, J. 21 yd run (Butker, H. kick) |
| 2nd | 00:00 | GT Butker, H. 52 yd field goal |
| 3rd | 02:15 | GT Butker, H. 44 yd field goal |
| 4th | 13:40 | UK Dorian Baker 20 yd pass from Stephen Johnson (Austin MacGinnis kick) |
| 4th | 06:13 | GT Butker, H. 26 yd field goal |
| 4th | 03:57 | UK Stephen Johnson 21 yd run (C.J. Conrad pass from Stephen Johnson) |
| 4th | 02:18 | GT Mills, D. 3 yd run (Butker, H. kick) |
Rushing (Att.-Yd.-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | S. Johnson 14-65-1, S. Williams 11-36, Snell 7-34, Kemp 3-29, Baker 1-3 |
| Georgia Tech | Mills 31-169, Thomas 9-42, Lynch 2-23, Green 2-20, Allen 1-11, Searcy 5-2, Team 1-(-1) |
Passing (COMP-ATT-INT-YARDS-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | Johnson 19-34-0-175-1 |
| Georgia Tech | Thomas 6-14-0-105-0 |
Receiving (REC-YARDS)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | Badet 3-31, Timmons 3-30, G. Johnson 3-17, Conrad 3-14, Baker 2-38, Bone 1-11, Snell 1 -11, Bouvier 1-9, S. Williams 1-8, Walker 1-6 |
| Georgia Tech | Jeune 3-59, Stewart 2-10, Searcy 1-36 |
Tackles
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | Jones 9, Ware 9, Love 8, Edwards 7, Allen 7, McWilson 7, Pringle 6 |
Game statistics: 2026 Kentucky Football Record Book, printed page 99 and following pages.