Kentucky
24–17
at
Southern Miss
Sept. 2, 2017 · M. M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg
Game Summary
Kentucky opened the season with a 24–17 road victory. Stephen Johnson threw for 176 yards and a touchdown, and Denzil Ware returned a fumble 20 yards for a score. The defense recovered three Southern Miss fumbles.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 0 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
| Southern Miss | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 14, Southern Miss 3
TV: CBS Sports Network
Announcers: Dave Ryan (play-by-play), Corey Chavous (analyst), Melanie Collins (reporter)
Referee: Hubert Owens
Attendance: 22,761
Stadium: M. M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg
Uniform combination: —
References: UK Athletics game recap and box score · Final official season statistics · Broadcast listing · Officiating details
Team Statistics
| Team Statistics | Kentucky | Southern Miss |
|---|---|---|
| First Downs | 12 | 19 |
| Rush Att./Net Rush | 35/78 | 38/55 |
| Passing C/A/I | 11/20/0 | 22/40/0 |
| Net Passing Yards | 176 | 309 |
| Offensive Plays | 55 | 78 |
| Total Offense | 254 | 364 |
| Fumbles/Lost | 1/1 | 4/3 |
| Penalties/Yards | 8/60 | 8/69 |
| Punts/Average | 9/42.0 | 6/34.5 |
| Third-Down Conv. | 3 of 13 | 4 of 17 |
| Time of Possession | 29:01 | 30:59 |
Scoring Summary
Running scores list Kentucky first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 14:54 | UK – Stephen Johnson 8 yd run (A. MacGinnis kick), 3-14 1:16 | 7–0 |
| 2nd | 08:21 | USM – SHAUNFIELD, P. 22 yd field goal, 14-82 6:29 | 7–3 |
| 2nd | 07:01 | UK – C.J. Conrad 23 yd pass from Stephen Johnson (A. MacGinnis kick), 3-37 1:09 | 14–3 |
| 3rd | 10:40 | USM – ROBERTSON, K. 42 yd pass from GRIGGS, Kwadra (SHAUNFIELD, P. kick), 6-85 2:12 | 14–10 |
| 3rd | 02:03 | UK – A. MacGinnis 41 yd field goal, 7-31 3:27 | 17–10 |
| 3rd | 00:49 | UK – Denzil Ware 20 yd fumble recovery (A. MacGinnis kick) | 24–10 |
| 4th | 12:42 | USM – ROBERTSON, K. 26 yd pass from GRIGGS, Kwadra (SHAUNFIELD, P. kick), 11-75 3:07 | 24–17 |
Rushing (ATT.-YD.-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | Snell 20-67, King 8-12, S. Johnson 5-10-1 |
| Southern Miss | Smith 16-37, Howard 10-18, Daniels 3-3, Adams 1-2, Bourgeois 1- (-1), Griggs 7-(-4) |
Passing (COMP-ATT-INT-YARDS-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | S. Johnson 11-20-0-176-1 |
| Southern Miss | Griggs 15-26-0-222-2, Howard 7-14-0-87-0 |
Receiving (REC-YARDS-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | Conrad 3-97-1, G. Johnson 2-22, C. Walker 1-21, Snell 1-13, Ross 1-8, Epps 1-6, Richardson 1-5, Thomas 1-4 |
| Southern Miss | Smith 9-78, Robertson 7-111-2, Watkins 4-103-0, Jones 2-17 |