Northern Illinois
23–31
at
Kentucky
Sep 24, 2022 · Kroger Field, Lexington
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated Northern Illinois 31–23 on Sep 24, 2022. The teams were tied 14–14 at halftime. The Wildcats outscored Northern Illinois 17–9 after the break.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | 7 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 23 |
| Kentucky | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 31 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 14, NIU 14
TV: ESPN2
Announcers: Anish Shroff, Brock Osweiler, Alex Chappell
Referee: Steve Marlowe
Attendance: 61,579
Stadium: Kroger Field, Lexington
Uniform combination: Awaiting verification
References: Official UK game book and individual statistics · UK game recap · Broadcast listing
| Team Statistics | NIU | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST DOWNS | 14 | 18 |
| NET YARDS RUSHING | 128 | 103 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 35 |
| NET YARDS PASSING | 199 | 303 |
| Completions-Attempts-Int | 14-26-0 | 18-26-0 |
| TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS | 327 | 406 |
| Total offense plays | 59 | 61 |
| Fumbles: Number-Lost | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Penalties: Number-Yards | 6-45 | 2-8 |
| Possession Time | 26:11 | 33:49 |
| Third-Down Conversions | 6-15 | 10-16 |
| Fourth-Down Conversions | 1-1 | 2-2 |
Scoring Summary
Running scores list NIU first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 08:53 | NIU – #82 T.Tewes 2 yd pass from #2 E.Hampton (#39 J.Richardson kick), 11-75, 06:07 | 7-0 |
| 1st | 00:48 | UK – #2 B.Brown 15 yd pass from #7 W.Levis (#96 M.Ruffolo kick), 16-75, 08:01 | 7-7 |
| 2nd | 05:08 | UK – #9 T.Robinson 69 yd pass from #7 W.Levis (#96 M.Ruffolo kick), 4-98, 01:39 | 7-14 |
| 2nd | 00:06 | NIU – #82 T.Tewes 3 yd pass from #19 S.Thornton (#39 J.Richardson kick), 6-34, 00:36 | 14-14 |
| 3rd | 14:02 | UK – #2 B.Brown 70 yd pass from #7 W.Levis (#96 M.Ruffolo kick), 3-70, 00:55 | 14-21 |
| 3rd | 03:04 | UK – #96 M.Ruffolo 49 yd FG, 7-36, 04:12 | 14-24 |
| 4th | 08:46 | UK – #9 T.Robinson 40 yd pass from #7 W.Levis (#96 M.Ruffolo kick), 11-78, 06:01 | 14-31 |
| 4th | 05:26 | NIU – #39 J.Richardson 38 yd FG, 7-55, 03:20 | 17-31 |
| 4th | 02:47 | NIU – #5 J.Lynch 2 yd rush (#30 H.Waylee pass from #2 E.Hampton failed), 5-68, 01:27 | 23-31 |