Kentucky
7–45
at
Mississippi State
Opposing coach: Dan Mullen [Mississippi State]
Oct. 21, 2017 · Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville
Game Summary
Kentucky fell 45–7 on the road at Mississippi State. The Wildcats trailed 17–7 at halftime, and the Bulldogs scored 28 unanswered points in the second half.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Mississippi State | 7 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 45 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 7, Mississippi State 17
TV: SEC Network
Announcers: Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Andre Ware (analyst), Olivia Harlan (reporter)
Referee: John McDaid
Attendance: 58,963
Stadium: Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville
Uniform combination: —
References: UK Athletics game recap and box score · Final official season statistics · Broadcast listing · Officiating details
Team Statistics
| Team Statistics | Kentucky | Mississippi State |
|---|---|---|
| First Downs | 14 | 25 |
| Rush Att./Net Rush | 29/115 | 48/282 |
| Passing C/A/I | 14/30/2 | 19/27/0 |
| Net Passing Yards | 145 | 159 |
| Offensive Plays | 59 | 75 |
| Total Offense | 260 | 441 |
| Fumbles/Lost | 1/0 | 0/0 |
| Penalties/Yards | 4/41 | 5/55 |
| Punts/Average | 7/45.1 | 2/37.5 |
| Third-Down Conv. | 6 of 14 | 12 of 18 |
| Time of Possession | 25:11 | 34:49 |
Scoring Summary
Running scores list Kentucky first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 07:43 | MS – Fitzgerald,Nick 3 yd run (Christmann,Jace kick), 12-78 4:43 | |
| 2nd | 07:13 | UK – Blake Bone 0 yd fumble recovery (A. MacGinnis kick), 7-78 2:50 | 7–7 |
| 2nd | 03:14 | MS – Christmann,Jace 31 yd field goal, 9-44 3:51 | 7–10 |
| 2nd | 01:05 | MS – Fitzgerald,Nick 40 yd run (Christmann,Jace kick), 5-72 1:10 | 7–17 |
| 3rd | 07:07 | MS – Thomas,Jordan 10 yd pass from Fitzgerald,Nick (Christmann,Jace kick), 13-75 7:53 | 7–24 |
| 4th | 12:20 | MS – Thompson,K. 9 yd run (Christmann,Jace kick), 9-38 3:42 | 7–31 |
| 4th | 10:29 | MS – Green,Gerri 84 yd interception return (Christmann,Jace kick) | 7–38 |
| 4th | 03:56 | MS – Thompson,K. 40 yd run (Christmann,Jace kick), 6-62 2:35 | 7–45 |
Rushing (ATT.-YD.-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | S. Johnson, 6-54, Rose 9-26, King, 5-24, Snell 7-18 |
| Mississippi State | Fitzgerald 12-115-2, Williams 20-71, Thompson 4-65-2, Hill 2-16, Lee 3-10, Gibson 4-9 |
Passing (COMP-ATT-INT-YARDS-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | S. Johnson 13-28-2-117-0 |
| Mississippi State | Fitzgerald 18-26-0-155-1, Thompson 1-1-0-4-0 |
Receiving (REC-YARDS-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | G. Johnson 5-36, Bowden 3-38, Bone 2-17, C. Walker 1-17, T. Richardson 1-17, Snell 1-14, Ali 1-6 |
| Mississippi State | Gray 6-51, Myles 4-30, Thomas 3-28-1, Jackson 3-24, Couch 1-12, Thomas 1-10, Mitchell 1-4 |