Tennessee
26–29
at
Kentucky
Oct. 28, 2017 · Kroger Field, Lexington
Game Summary
Stephen Johnson’s 11-yard touchdown run with 33 seconds remaining, followed by a successful two-point conversion, lifted Kentucky past Tennessee 29–26. Kentucky rushed for 289 yards and overcame four lost fumbles.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 6 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 26 |
| Kentucky | 7 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 29 |
Halftime score · Tennessee 20, Kentucky 21
TV: SEC Network
Announcers: Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (analyst), Cole Cubelic (reporter)
Referee: David Smith
Attendance: 57,543
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 | Tennessee | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| First Downs | 27 | 17 |
| Rush Att./Net Rush | 55/203 | 36/289 |
| Passing C/A/I | 18/23/0 | 7/16/0 |
| Net Passing Yards | 242 | 82 |
| Offensive Plays | 78 | 52 |
| Total Offense | 445 | 371 |
| Fumbles/Lost | 0/0 | 4/4 |
| Penalties/Yards | 9/54 | 4/44 |
| Punts/Average | 3/37.0 | 4/41.5 |
| Third-Down Conv. | 6 of 16 | 3 of 7 |
| Time of Possession | 38:25 | 21:35 |
Scoring Summary
Running scores list Tennessee first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13:26 | UT – Cimaglia, B. 30 yd field goal, 4-3 1:28 | 3–0 |
| 1st | 10:16 | UK – Benny Snell 6 yd run (A. MacGinnis kick), 6-60 3:01 | 3–7 |
| 1st | 04:34 | UT – Cimaglia, B. 24 yd field goal, 11-69 5:42 | 6–7 |
| 2nd | 14:57 | UK – Benny Snell 2 yd run (A. MacGinnis kick), 5-74 2:15 | 6–14 |
| 2nd | 08:37 | UT – Chandler, T. 1 yd run (Cimaglia, B. kick), 7-75 2:38 | 13–14 |
| 2nd | 05:58 | UK – Benny Snell 1 yd run (A. MacGinnis kick), 7-75 2:39 | 13–21 |
| 2nd | 01:25 | UT – Chandler, T. 1 yd run (Cimaglia, B. kick), 10-71 4:28 | 20–21 |
| 3rd | 03:40 | UT – Cimaglia, B. 30 yd field goal, 9-44 4:32 | 23–21 |
| 4th | 13:24 | UT – Cimaglia, B. 45 yd field goal, 7-22 2:42 | 26–21 |
| 4th | 00:33 | UK – S. Johnson 11 yd run (Snell pass from S. Johnson), 10-72 4:10 | 26–29 |
Rushing (ATT.-YD.-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | Chandler 22-120-2, Fils-Aime 13-73, Jordan 3-11, Byrd 1-4 |
| Kentucky | Snell 27-191-3, S. Johnson 6-84-1, King 2-17, Barker 1-8 |
Passing (COMP-ATT-INT-YARDS-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | Guarantano 18-230-0-242-0 |
| Kentucky | S. Johnson 6-15-0-46-0, Bowden 1-1-0-36-0 |
Receiving (REC-YARDS-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | Johnson 3-40, Wolf 3-33, George 2-59, Chandler 2-33, Palmer 2-31, Callaway 2-16, Jordan 2-5 |
| Kentucky | Richardson 3-52, Bone 2-26, King 1-2, G. Johnson 1-2 |