Kentucky
27–16
at
Florida
Sept. 8, 2018 · Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville
Game Summary
Kentucky ended a 31-game losing streak against Florida with a 27–16 road victory in Gainesville, its first win in the series since 1986. Benny Snell Jr. rushed for 175 yards, and Terry Wilson contributed both passing and rushing touchdowns. Kentucky overturned a 10–7 halftime deficit with 14 unanswered points in the third quarter.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 7 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 27 |
| Florida | 0 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 16 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 7, Florida 10
TV: SEC Network
Announcers: Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (analyst), Cole Cubelic (sideline)
Referee: David Smith
Attendance: 80,651
Stadium: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville
Uniform combination: White / White / White
References: Broadcast and game details · SEC official 2018 Kentucky results · Complete game box score
| Team Statistics | Kentucky | Florida |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 20 | 24 |
| Rushing yards | 303 | 128 |
| Passing yards | 151 | 232 |
| Total offense yards | 454 | 360 |
Team statistics: official game box score
Scoring Summary
Running scores list Kentucky first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 05:07 | UK – David Bouvier 29 yd pass from Terry Wilson (Butler kick) | 7–0 |
| 2nd | 14:03 | FLA – Evan McPherson 29 yd FG | 7–3 |
| 2nd | 08:27 | FLA – Moral Stephens 18 yd pass from Feleipe Franks (McPherson kick) | 7–10 |
| 3rd | 09:49 | UK – Terry Wilson 24 yd run (Butler kick) | 14–10 |
| 3rd | 04:11 | UK – Lynn Bowden 54 yd pass from Terry Wilson (Butler kick) | 21–10 |
| 4th | 03:34 | FLA – Freddie Swain 4 yd pass from Feleipe Franks (2-point pass failed) | 21–16 |
| 4th | 00:00 | UK – Davonte Robinson 30 yd fumble return (no conversion) | 27–16 |
Complete scoring plays and official game statistics
UK Athletics game recap · 2018 quarter-by-quarter scores