Kentucky
27–24
vs
Penn State
Jan. 1, 2019 · Camping World Stadium, Orlando
Bowl: Citrus Bowl
Game Summary
Kentucky closed its 2018 season with a 27–24 victory over No. 12 Penn State in the Citrus Bowl, completing a 10–3 campaign. Lynn Bowden Jr. returned a punt 58 yards for a first-quarter touchdown, and Benny Snell Jr. ran for 144 yards and two touchdowns. The Wildcats carried a 27–7 lead into the fourth quarter before Penn State scored 17 unanswered points, but Kentucky held on for the bowl victory.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 27 |
| Penn State | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 24 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 10, Penn State 7
TV: ABC
Announcers: Dave Flemming (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), Laura Rutledge (sideline)
Referee: Riley Johnson
Attendance: 59,167
Stadium: Camping World Stadium, Orlando
Uniform combination: Chrome (white accents) / White / White
References: Broadcast and game details · SEC 2018 official Kentucky season statistics
| Team Statistics | UK | PSU |
|---|---|---|
| First Downs | 21 | 20 |
| Rush Att./Net Rush | 42/176 | 41/161 |
| Passing C/A/I | 9/15/0 | 17/35/1 |
| Offensive Plays | 57 | 76 |
| Total Offense | 297 | 407 |
| Fumbles/Lost | 1/0 | 1/1 |
| Penalties/Yards | 3/27 | 3/24 |
| Punts/Average | 9/44.8 | 5/37.6 |
| Third-Down Conv. | 3 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Time of Possession | 30:42 | 29:18 |
Scoring Summary
Running scores list Kentucky first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12:23 | Miles Butler 28 yd field goal, 5-24 1:52 | 3–0 |
| 1st | 00:45 | Lynn Bowden 58 yd PR (Butler kick) | 10–0 |
| 2nd | 13:56 | Bowers, Nick 1 yd pass from McSorley (Pinegar kick), 5-75 1:49 | 10–7 |
| 3rd | 12:38 | Benny Snell 2 yd run (Butler kick), 6-65 2:22 | 17–7 |
| 3rd | 03:48 | Butler 28 yd field goal, 11-65 6:05 | 20–7 |
| 3rd | 01:35 | Snell 12 yd run (Butler kick), 2-66 0:57 | 27–7 |
| 4th | 13:37 | McSorley 1 yd run (Pinegar kick), 10-75 2:58 | 27–14 |
| 4th | 09:00 | Freiermuth 18 yd pass from McSorley (Pinegar kick), 6-60 2:24 | 27–21 |
| 4th | 04:12 | Pinegar 32 yd field goal, 12-61 3:34 | 27–24 |
Rushing (Att.-Yd.-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | S nell 26-144-2, Wilson 10-29, Rose 4-9, Bowden 1-0, Richardson 1-(-6) |
| Penn State | McSorley 19-75-1, Sanders 13-51, Slade 4-27, Hamler 1-11, Brown 1-4, Thomas 1-0, Clifford 1-(-4) |
Passing (COMP-ATT-INT-YARDS-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | Wilson 9-15-0-121-0 |
| Penn State | McSorley 17-33-1-246-2, Clifford 0-2-0-0-0 |
Receiving (REC-YARDS)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | B owden 5-84, Richardson 2-12, Conrad 1-21, Bouvier 1-4 |
| Penn State | Thompkins 4-74, Bowers 3-32-1, Freiermuth 2-38-1, S horter 2-17, Johnson 2-13, Sanders 2-7, Hamler 1-41, Dotson 1-24 |
Tackles
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | W est 10, Daniel 8, Square 6, Robinson 5, Edwards 5 |
| Penn State | Parsons 14, Garrett 10, Miller 8, Scott 6, Johnson 6 |
Game statistics: 2026 Kentucky Football Record Book, printed page 101 and following pages.