South Carolina
10–24
at
Kentucky
Sept. 29, 2018 · Kroger Field, Lexington
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated South Carolina 24–10 to open the season 5–0. With the score tied 3–3 after one quarter, the Wildcats scored three touchdowns in the second period to lead 24–3 at halftime. Josh Allen recorded three sacks as the defense protected the lead.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| Kentucky | 3 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 24, South Carolina 3
TV: SEC Network
Announcers: Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (analyst), Cole Cubelic (sideline)
Referee: Lee Hedrick
Attendance: 63,081
Stadium: Kroger Field, Lexington
Uniform combination: Chrome (blue accents) / Anthracite / Anthracite
References: Broadcast and game details · SEC official 2018 Kentucky results · Complete game box score
| Team Statistics | South Carolina | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 20 | 19 |
| Rushing yards | 128 | 195 |
| Passing yards | 193 | 132 |
| Total offense yards | 321 | 327 |
Team statistics: official game box score
Scoring Summary
Running scores list South Carolina first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10:06 | UK – Miles Butler 29 yd FG | 0–3 |
| 1st | 05:07 | SC – Parker White 29 yd FG | 3–3 |
| 2nd | 14:21 | UK – Terry Wilson 1 yd run (Butler kick) | 3–10 |
| 2nd | 09:15 | UK – Asim Rose 24 yd run (Butler kick) | 3–17 |
| 2nd | 04:53 | UK – Benny Snell 4 yd run (Butler kick) | 3–24 |
| 3rd | 07:37 | SC – Deebo Samuel 58 yd pass from Jake Bentley (White kick) | 10–24 |
Complete scoring plays and game statistics
Kentucky 2018 official SEC team results · 2018 quarter-by-quarter scores