Kentucky
52–21
at
Louisville
Nov. 27, 2021 · Cardinal Stadium, Louisville
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated Louisville 52–21 on Nov. 27, 2021. Kentucky led 24–7 at halftime. The Wildcats outscored Louisville 28–14 after the break.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 52 |
| Louisville | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 21 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 24, Louisville 7
TV: ESPN2
Announcers: Chris Cotter (play-by-play), Mark Herzlich (analyst), Jalyn Johnson (sideline)
Referee: Matt Loeffler
Attendance: 55,018
Stadium: Cardinal Stadium, Louisville
Uniform combination: Chrome (white accents) / White / White
References: Broadcast and officiating source · Official game box score and individual statistics · UK game recap
| Team Statistics | Kentucky | Louisville |
|---|---|---|
| Total Offense | ||
| Yards | 511 | 352 |
| Plays | 68 | 59 |
| Avg. Per Play | 7.5 | 6.0 |
| Fumbles – Lost | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Penalties – Yards | 4 – 29 | 3 – 24 |
| Passing | ||
| Total Yards (Net) | 149 | 208 |
| Comp – Att – Int | 15 – 19 – 0 | 19 – 28 – 1 |
| Avg. Per Attempt | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Avg. Per Completion | 9.9 | 10.9 |
| TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | ||
| Total Yards (Net) | 362 | 144 |
| Attempts | 49 | 31 |
| Avg. Per Attempt | 7.4 | 4.6 |
| Rushing TDs | 7 | 2 |
| Yards Gained | 370 | 163 |
| Yards Lost | 8 | 19 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Time of Possession | 34:58 | 24:56 |
| 3rd Down Conv. | 6 – 10 | 3 – 10 |
| 4th Down Conv. | 1 – 1 | 0 – 2 |
| Red-Zone: Scores – Chances | 5 – 5 | 3 – 3 |
| Sacks: Total – Yards | 1 – 9 | 1 – 1 |
| PAT: Made – Total | 7 – 7 | 3 – 3 |
| Field Goals: Made – Total | 1 – 1 | 0 – 1 |
| First Downs | ||
| Total | 29 | 21 |
| Rushing | 18 | 7 |
| Passing | 10 | 12 |
| Penalty | 1 | 2 |
| Punting | ||
| Punts – Yards | 1 – 33 | 3 – 110 |
| Avg. | 33.0 | 36.7 |
| Inside 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 50+ Yards | 0 | 0 |
| Touchback | 0 | 0 |
| Fair Catch | 0 | 1 |
| Kickoffs | ||
| Total – Yards | 9 – 583 | 4 – 253 |
| Avg. Yards Per Kickoff | 64.8 | 63.3 |
| Touchbacks | 7 | 2 |
| Returns | ||
| Punt: Total – Yards – TDs | 1 – 5 – 0 | 0 – 0 – 0 |
| Punt: Avg. Per Return | 5.0 | 0.0 |
| Kickoff: Total – Yards – TDs | 1 – 12 – 0 | 2 – 55 – 0 |
| Kickoff: Avg. Per Return | 12.0 | 27.5 |
| INT: Total – Yards – TDs | 1 – 1 – 0 | 0 – 0 – 0 |
Scoring Summary
Running scores list Kentucky first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12:22 | UK — Levis,Will 29 yd run (Ruffolo,Matt kick) | 7 – 0 |
| 1st | 07:30 | UL — Cunningham, M. 2 yd run (Turner, J. kick) | 7 – 7 |
| 1st | 01:18 | UK — Levis,Will 7 yd run (Ruffolo,Matt kick) | 14 – 7 |
| 2nd | 08:46 | UK — Ruffolo,Matt 43 yd field goal | 17 – 7 |
| 2nd | 01:53 | UK — Levis,Will 5 yd run (Ruffolo,Matt kick) | 24 – 7 |
| 3rd | 09:28 | UK — Levis,Will 1 yd run (Ruffolo,Matt kick) | 31 – 7 |
| 3rd | 03:18 | UK — Rodriguez Jr.,C 2 yd run (Ruffolo,Matt kick) | 38 – 7 |
| 4th | 13:33 | UK — Smoke,Kavosiey 13 yd run (Ruffolo,Matt kick) | 45 – 7 |
| 4th | 08:49 | UL — Johnson, J. 8 yd pass from Conley, E. (Turner, J. kick) | 45 – 14 |
| 4th | 03:54 | UK — Wright,La'Vell 41 yd run (Ruffolo,Matt kick) | 52 – 14 |
| 4th | 00:08 | UL — Burkley, M. 7 yd run (Turner, J. kick) | 52 – 21 |