Ball State
14–44
at
Kentucky
Sept. 2, 2023 · Kroger Field, Lexington
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated Ball State 44–14 on Sept. 2, 2023. Kentucky led 23–7 at halftime. The Wildcats outscored Ball State 21–7 after the break.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| Kentucky | 3 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 44 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 23, Ball State 7
TV: SEC Network
Announcers: Dave Neal, Derek Mason
Referee: Scott Walker
Attendance: 58,286
Stadium: Kroger Field, Lexington
Uniform combination: Awaiting verification
References: Official UK game book and individual statistics · UK announcers archive (user-provided PDF)
| Team Statistics | Ball State | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST DOWNS | 18 | 17 |
| NET YARDS RUSHING | 72 | 113 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 20 |
| NET YARDS PASSING | 223 | 241 |
| Completions-Attempts-Int | 22-30-0 | 18-31-1 |
| TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS | 295 | 354 |
| Total offense plays | 71 | 51 |
| Fumbles: Number-Lost | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| Penalties: Number-Yards | 4-26 | 7-51 |
| Possession Time | 38:02 | 21:58 |
| Third-Down Conversions | 9-17 | 4-9 |
| Fourth-Down Conversions | 1-2 | 0-1 |
Scoring Summary
Running scores list Ball State first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13:17 | Cats – A.Raynor 41 yd FG | 0–3 |
| 1st | 01:35 | Cards – L.Hatcher 2 yd rush (J.Courville kick) | 7–3 |
| 2nd | 11:31 | Cats – R.Davis 2 yd rush (A.Raynor kick) | 7–10 |
| 2nd | 06:58 | Cats – J.Geiger 69 yd fumble return (A.Raynor kick), 04:33 | 7–17 |
| 2nd | 01:08 | Cats – A.Raynor 46 yd FG | 7–20 |
| 2nd | 00:00 | Cats – A.Raynor 46 yd FG | 7–23 |
| 3rd | 06:43 | Cats – D.Key 5 yd pass from D.Leary (A.Raynor kick) | 7–30 |
| 3rd | 00:42 | Cards – T.Robinson 5 yd pass from K.Semonza (J.Courville kick) | 14–30 |
| 3rd | 00:28 | Cats – B.Brown 99 yd kickoff return (A.Raynor kick), 00:00 | 14–37 |
| 4th | 00:06 | Cats – R.Davis 30 yd rush (A.Raynor kick) | 14–44 |