Vanderbilt
7–14
at
Kentucky
Oct. 20, 2018 · Kroger Field, Lexington
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt 14–7 in a defensive struggle at Kroger Field. After Vanderbilt scored the game’s first touchdown, the Wildcats tied the game by halftime and added the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter. Kentucky’s defense did not allow another point after the opening period.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Kentucky | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 7, Vanderbilt 7
TV: SEC Network
Announcers: Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (analyst), Cole Cubelic (sideline)
Referee: Ken Williamson
Attendance: 54,269
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 | Vanderbilt | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 12 | 17 |
| Rushing yards | 112 | 280 |
| Passing yards | 172 | 18 |
| Total offense yards | 284 | 298 |
Team statistics: official game box score
Scoring Summary
Running scores list Vanderbilt first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 06:54 | VAN – C.J. Bolar 29 yd pass from Kyle Shurmur (Riley Guay kick) | 7–0 |
| 2nd | 06:28 | UK – Lynn Bowden 5 yd pass from Terry Wilson (Butler kick) | 7–7 |
| 4th | 08:04 | UK – Benny Snell 7 yd run (Butler kick) | 7–14 |
Complete scoring plays and game statistics
Kentucky 2018 official SEC team results · 2018 quarter-by-quarter scores