Central Michigan
20–35
at
Kentucky
Opposing coach: John Bonamego [Central Michigan]
Sept. 1, 2018 · Kroger Field, Lexington
Game Summary
Kentucky opened the 2018 season with a 35–20 victory over Central Michigan at Kroger Field. The Wildcats led only 21–20 at halftime but shut out the Chippewas over the final two quarters while adding two touchdowns to pull away.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan | 3 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Kentucky | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 21, Central Michigan 20
TV: ESPNU
Announcers: Kevin Brown (play-by-play), Andre Ware (analyst)
Referee: Matt Loeffler
Attendance: 49,138
Stadium: Kroger Field, Lexington
Uniform combination: Blue / Blue / White
References: Broadcast and game details · SEC official 2018 Kentucky results · Complete game box score
| Team Statistics | Central Michigan | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 11 | 27 |
| Rushing yards | 118 | 299 |
| Passing yards | 137 | 128 |
| Total offense yards | 255 | 427 |
Team statistics: official game box score
Scoring Summary
Running scores list central michigan first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 03:16 | CMU – Michael Armstrong 26 yd FG | 3–0 |
| 1st | 01:20 | UK – Asim Rose 55 yd run (Miles Butler kick) | 3–7 |
| 2nd | 05:51 | CMU – Kumehnnu Gwilly 4 yd run (Armstrong kick) | 10–7 |
| 2nd | 05:33 | CMU – Devonni Reed 20 yd fumble return (Armstrong kick) | 17–7 |
| 2nd | 04:00 | UK – Benny Snell 52 yd run (Butler kick) | 17–14 |
| 2nd | 01:01 | CMU – Michael Armstrong 22 yd FG | 20–14 |
| 2nd | 00:14 | UK – David Bouvier 24 yd pass from Gunnar Hoak (Butler kick) | 20–21 |
| 3rd | 04:01 | UK – Benny Snell 11 yd run (Butler kick) | 20–28 |
| 4th | 14:53 | UK – Asim Rose 4 yd run (Butler kick) | 20–35 |
Complete scoring plays and official game statistics
Kentucky 2018 official SEC team results · 2018 quarter-by-quarter scores