Eastern Kentucky
16–27
at
Kentucky
Opposing coach: Mark Elder [Eastern Kentucky]
Sept. 9, 2017 · Kroger Field, Lexington
Game Summary
Kentucky overcame a 13–3 deficit and scored the final 17 points to win its home opener, 27–16. Benny Snell rushed for 103 yards, while Stephen Johnson passed for 224 yards and added a rushing touchdown.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Kentucky | 3 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 27 |
Halftime score · Eastern Kentucky 13, Kentucky 10
TV: SEC Network
Announcers: Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Andre Ware (analyst), Olivia Harlan (reporter)
Referee: John McDaid
Attendance: 54,868
Stadium: Kroger Field, Lexington
Uniform combination: —
References: UK Athletics game recap and box score · Final official season statistics · Broadcast listing · Officiating details
Team Statistics
| Team Statistics | Eastern Kentucky | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| First Downs | 17 | 22 |
| Rush Att./Net Rush | 20/62 | 39/207 |
| Passing C/A/I | 31/43/1 | 16/24/0 |
| Net Passing Yards | 256 | 229 |
| Offensive Plays | 63 | 63 |
| Total Offense | 318 | 436 |
| Fumbles/Lost | 1/1 | 0/0 |
| Penalties/Yards | 11/90 | 6/60 |
| Punts/Average | 5/41.0 | 4/38.8 |
| Third-Down Conv. | 6 of 14 | 6 of 13 |
| Time of Possession | 28:32 | 31:28 |
Scoring Summary
Running scores list Eastern Kentucky first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10:31 | UK – A. MacGinnis 39 yd field goal, 9-49 4:29 | 0–3 |
| 1st | 06:22 | EKU – MARKUSH, Ryan 7 yd pass from BOYLE, Tim (WILLIAMS, Lucas kick), 9-75 4:09 | 7–3 |
| 2nd | 05:44 | EKU – SCOTT, LJ 7 yd run (WILLIAMS, Lucas kick blocked), 12-66 6:39 | 13–3 |
| 2nd | 01:28 | UK – C.J. Conrad 23 yd pass from Stephen Johnson (A. MacGinnis kick), 5-75 0:58 | 13–10 |
| 3rd | 04:08 | EKU – WILLIAMS, Lucas 31 yd field goal, 11-64 3:43 | 16–10 |
| 3rd | 02:57 | UK – Benny Snell 25 yd run (A. MacGinnis kick), 3-75 1:11 | 16–17 |
| 4th | 10:09 | UK – Stephen Johnson 21 yd run (A. MacGinnis kick), 9-85 4:02 | 16–24 |
| 4th | 00:23 | UK – A. MacGinnis 39 yd field goal, 7-13 3:50 | 16–27 |
Rushing (ATT.-YD.-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky | Scott 9-40, Lewis 4-23, Booth 2-4, McCleskey 1-2, Boyle 4-(-7) |
| Kentucky | Snell 19-103, King 9-61, S. Johnson 6-48, G. Johnson 1-11, A.J. Rose 1-2 |
Passing (COMP-ATT-INT-YARDS-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky | Boyle 24-35-1-202-1, Scott 7-8-0-54-0 |
| Kentucky | S. Johnson 15-22-0-224-1, Barker 1-2-0-5-0 |
Receiving (REC-YARDS-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky | Markush 10-98-1, Creamer 8-82, McCleskey 4-31, Paul 3-6, Scott 2-20, Carter 2-6, Schmerber 1-5, Cabrera 1-(-2) |
| Kentucky | Bone 3-93, King 3-13, G. Johnson 2-42, Walker 2-38, Conrad 2-28-1, Richardson 2-10, Snell 2-5 |
Official game recap and individual statistics (PDF)