Mississippi State
7–28
at
Kentucky
Opposing coach: Joe Moorhead [Mississippi State]
Sept. 22, 2018 · Kroger Field, Lexington
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated No. 14 Mississippi State 28–7 in Lexington behind a dominant second half. The contest was tied 7–7 at halftime, but Kentucky scored 21 unanswered points after the break and kept the Bulldogs scoreless in both the third and fourth quarters. Benny Snell Jr. scored four rushing touchdowns.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Kentucky | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 28 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 7, Mississippi State 7
TV: ESPN2
Announcers: Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Anthony Becht (analyst), Rocky Boiman (sideline)
Referee: Hubert Owens
Attendance: 60,037
Stadium: Kroger Field, Lexington
Uniform combination: Blue / Blue / Blue
References: Broadcast and game details · SEC official 2018 Kentucky results · Complete game box score
| Team Statistics | Mississippi State | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 11 | 18 |
| Rushing yards | 56 | 229 |
| Passing yards | 145 | 71 |
| Total offense yards | 201 | 300 |
Team statistics: official game box score
Scoring Summary
Running scores list mississippi state first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 08:42 | MSU – Nick Fitzgerald 1 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) | 7–0 |
| 2nd | 00:50 | UK – Benny Snell 2 yd run (Butler kick) | 7–7 |
| 3rd | 06:03 | UK – Benny Snell 1 yd run (Butler kick) | 7–14 |
| 4th | 08:00 | UK – Benny Snell 36 yd run (Butler kick) | 7–21 |
| 4th | 03:45 | UK – Benny Snell 23 yd run (Butler kick) | 7–28 |
Complete scoring plays and official game statistics
Kentucky 2018 official SEC team results · 2018 quarter-by-quarter scores