Kentucky
37–30
vs
Virginia Tech
Dec. 31, 2019 · Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
Bowl: Belk Bowl
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated Virginia Tech 37–30 on Dec. 31, 2019. The Wildcats trailed 14–17 at halftime. Kentucky outscored Virginia Tech 23–13 after the break. Kentucky’s listed individual leaders included Lynn Bowden Jr. — 73 yards and Lynn Bowden Jr. — 233 yards.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 7 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 37 |
| Virginia Tech | 10 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 30 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 14, Virginia Tech 17
TV: ESPN
Announcers: Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Anthony Becht (analyst), Rocky Boiman (sideline)
Referee: David Alvarez
Attendance: 44,138
Stadium: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
References: Complete game box score
Uniform combination: Chrome (blue accents) / Blue / Blue
References: Broadcast and officiating details
| Team Statistics | Kentucky | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 22 | 20 |
| Rushing — yards | 331 | 219 |
| Passing — yards | 73 | 110 |
| Total offense — yards | 404 | 329 |
Individual Leaders
| Category | Kentucky | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | Lynn Bowden Jr. — 73 yards | Hendon Hooker — 110 yards |
| Rushing | Lynn Bowden Jr. — 233 yards | Deshawn McClease — 126 yards |
| Receiving | Josh Ali — 52 yards | James Mitchell — 36 yards |
Complete game statistics: Full box score · Additional game record
Team statistics use official game-book totals; some independent stat sites calculate net passing yards differently due to sacks.
Bowl Statistical Detail
| Statistic | VT | UK |
|---|---|---|
| Rush Att./Net Rush | 33/219 | 55-331 |
| Passing C/A/I | 12/22/0 | 6/13/1 |
| Offensive Plays | 55 | 68 |
| Total Offense | 329 | 404 |
| Fumbles/Lost | 1/1 | 3/1 |
| Penalties/Yards | 2/30 | 6/65 |
| Punts/Average | 2/41.5 | 2/36.5 |
| Third-Down Conv. | 4 of 11 | 6 of 13 |
| Time of Possession | 24:14 | 35:46 |
Scoring Summary
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11:15 | Virginia Tech — Brian Johnson 54-yard field goal | 3–0 |
| 1st | 04:20 | Kentucky — Lynn Bowden Jr. 25-yard run (Matt Ruffolo kick) | 3–7 |
| 1st | 02:04 | Virginia Tech — Damon Hazelton 18-yard pass from Hendon Hooker (Brian Johnson kick) | 10–7 |
| 2nd | 10:20 | Virginia Tech — Dalton Keene 6-yard pass from Hendon Hooker (Brian Johnson kick) | 17–7 |
| 2nd | 00:53 | Kentucky — Chris Rodriguez Jr. 2-yard run (Matt Ruffolo kick) | 17–14 |
| 3rd | 11:29 | Kentucky — Matt Ruffolo 40-yard field goal | 17–17 |
| 3rd | 09:57 | Virginia Tech — Deshawn McClease 43-yard run (Brian Johnson kick) | 24–17 |
| 3rd | 07:57 | Kentucky — Lynn Bowden Jr. 61-yard run (Matt Ruffolo kick) | 24–24 |
| 3rd | 03:13 | Virginia Tech — Brian Johnson 40-yard field goal | 27–24 |
| 4th | 12:47 | Virginia Tech — Brian Johnson 27-yard field goal | 30–24 |
| 4th | 00:15 | Kentucky — Josh Ali 13-yard pass from Lynn Bowden Jr. (Matt Ruffolo kick) | 30–31 |
| 4th | 00:00 | Kentucky — Jordan Wright 28-yard fumble return | 30–37 |
Rushing (Att.-Yd.-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | McClease 11-126-1, Hooker 12-50, King 7-25, Turner 2-13, Robinson 1-5 |
| Kentucky | Bowden 34-233-2, Rose 10-69, Rodriguez 6-18, Smoke 4-7, Thomas 1-4 |
Passing (COMP-ATT-INT-YARDS-TD)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | Hooker 12-22-0-110-2 |
| Kentucky | Bowden 6-12-1-73-1, Smith 0-1-0-0-0 |
Receiving (REC-YARDS)
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | Mitchell 3-36, Robinson 2-18, McClease 2-17, King 2-5, Hazelton 1-21-1, Turner 1-11, Keene 1-6-1, Hooker 0-(-4)-0 |
| Kentucky | Ali 4-52-1, Rigg 1-16, Thomas 1-5 |
Tackles
| Team | Selected Individual Statistics |
|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | Ashby 14, Tisdale 14, Deablo 9, Floyd 8 |
| Kentucky | Daniel 8, Corker 7, Davis 6, Oats, Carter, Griffin 5 |
Bowl statistics compiled from the 2026 Kentucky Football Record Book; existing official game-book statistics are retained.