2024 Kentucky Wildcats football team

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2024 Kentucky Wildcats football
Kentucky Wildcats logo.svg
Conference Southeastern Conference
Record4–8 (1–7 SEC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan (1st season)
Offensive scheme Multiple
Defensive coordinator Brad White (6th season)
Base defense 3–4 or 4–3
Home stadium Kroger Field
Seasons
←  2023
2025 →
2024 Southeastern Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 2 Texas y  7 –1   11 –1  
No. 5 Georgia y  6 –2   10 –2  
No. 7 Tennessee  6 –2   10 –2  
No. 11 Alabama  5 –3   9 –3  
No. 13 Ole Miss  5 –3   9 –3  
No. 14 South Carolina  5 –3   9 –3  
Texas A&M  5 –3   8 –4  
No. 19 Missouri  5 –3   9 –3  
LSU  5 –3   8 –4  
Florida  4 –4   7 –5  
Arkansas  3 –5   6 –6  
Vanderbilt  3 –5   6 –6  
Oklahoma  2 –6   6 –6  
Auburn  2 –6   5 –7  
Kentucky  1 –7   4 –8  
Mississippi State  0 –8   2 –10  
Championship: Georgia vs. Texas
  • y – Championship game participant
As of December 4, 2024
Rankings from CFP Rankings

The 2024 Kentucky Wildcats football team represented the University of Kentucky in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wildcats are led by Mark Stoops in his 12th year as their head coach. The Kentucky football team plays its home games at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky.

Contents

After a loss to Texas on November 23, the Wildcats became bowl ineligible for the first time since 2015, ending a school record eight straight bowl game streak. [1]

Schedule

Kentucky and the SEC announced the 2024 football schedule on December 13, 2023. [2] [3] The 2024 Wildcats' schedule consists of 8 home games and 4 away games for the regular season.

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 317:45 p.m. Southern Miss *
 SECN W 31–061,627
September 73:30 p.m. South Carolina
ABC L 6–3161,349
September 147:30 p.m.No. 1 Georgia
  • Kroger Field
  • Lexington, KY
 ABC L 12–1361,663
September 2112:45 p.m. Ohio *
  • Kroger Field
  • Lexington, KY
SECNW 41–661,783
September 2812:00 p.m.at No. 6 Ole Miss
ABCW 20–1767,616
October 127:45 p.m. Vanderbilt Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Kroger Field
  • Lexington, KY (rivalry)
SECNL 13–2062,120
October 197:45 p.m.at Florida
SECNL 20–4889,906
October 267:45 p.m. Auburn
  • Kroger Field
  • Lexington, KY
SECNL 10–2460,605
November 27:45 p.m.at No. 7 Tennessee
SECNL 18–28101,915
November 161:30 p.m. Murray State *
  • Kroger Field
  • Lexington, KY
SECN+/ESPN+ W 48–648,370
November 233:30 p.m.at No. 3 Texas
ABCL 14–31102,811
November 3012:00 p.m. Louisville *
SECNL 14–4158,612

Game summaries

vs Southern Miss

Southern Miss Golden Eagles (0-0) vs Kentucky Wildcats (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Golden Eagles00000
Wildcats7177031

at Kroger Field • Lexington, Kentucky

  • Date: August 31 [4]
  • Game time: 7:45 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 75 °F (24 °C) • Wind: NE at 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 61,627
  • Referee: Steve Marlowe
  • TV announcers (SECN): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (color), and Cole Cubelic (sideline)
  • Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • (6:03) UK – Barion Brown 12-yard pass from Brock Vandagriff (Alex Raynor kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards, 5:54;UK 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (7:45) UK – Alex Raynor 41-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 2:01;UK 10–0)
  • (3:07) UK – Demie Sumo-Karngbaye 1-yard run (Alex Raynor kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:59;UK 17–0)
  • (0:31) UK – Barion Brown 12-yard pass from Brock Vandagriff (Alex Raynor kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 29 yards, 1:21;UK 24–0)
Third quarter
  • (0:00) UK – Jordan Dingle 5-yard pass from Brock Vandagriff (Alex Raynor kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 84 yards, 12:54;UK 31–0)
Fourth quarter

Game suspended at 11:51 pm with 9:56 remaining in 3rd quarter

StatisticsUSMUK
First downs719
Total yards31–13142–317
Rushing yards12–524–148
Passing yards126169
Passing: Comp–Att–Int13–19–212–18–1
Time of possession15:0429:56
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Southern MissPassing Tate Rodemaker 12-19, 126 yards, 2 INTs
RushingEthan Crawford3 carries, 12 yards
ReceivingDannis Jackson3 receptions, 42 yards
KentuckyPassing Brock Vandagriff 12-18, 169 yards, 3 TDs, INT
RushingDemie Sumo-Karngbaye8 carries, 59 yards, TD
Receiving Barion Brown 4 receptions, 28 yards, 2 TDs

vs South Carolina

South Carolina Gamecocks (1-0) vs Kentucky Wildcats (1-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Gamecocks7314731
Wildcats06006

at Kroger Field • Lexington, Kentucky

  • Date: September 7
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 70 °F (21 °C) • Wind: N at 12 miles per hour (19 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 61,349
  • Referee: David Smith
  • TV announcers (ABC): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (color), and Molly McGrath (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (7:39) USC – Mazeo Bennett Jr. 24-yard pass from LaNorris Sellers (Alex Herrera kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 61 yards, 1:21;USC 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (8:06) USC – Alex Herrera 29-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 20 yards, 3:09;USC 10–0)
  • (1:55) UK – Alex Raynor 32-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 6:11;USC 10–3)
  • (0:19) UK – Alex Raynor 39-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:20;USC 10–6)
Third quarter
  • (6:49) USC – Joshua Simon 16-yard pass from LaNorris Sellers (Alex Herrera kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 3:53;USC 17–6)
  • (0:28) USC – Raheim Sanders 6-yard run (Alex Herrera kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 43 yards, 4:05;USC 24–6)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:49) USC – Nick Emmanwori 24-yard interception return (Alex Herrera kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 2 yards, 0:39;USC 31–6)
StatisticsSCARUK
First downs1313
Total yards50–25263–183
Rushing yards34–8646–139
Passing yards16644
Passing: Comp–Att–Int12–16–16–17–2
Time of possession27:3932:21
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South CarolinaPassing LaNorris Sellers 11/15, 159 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Raheim Sanders 13 carries, 54 yards, TD
ReceivingMazeo Bennett Jr.3 receptions, 63 yards, TD
KentuckyPassingBrock Vandagriff3/10, 30 yards, INT
RushingDemie Sumo-Karngbaye17 carries, 70 yards
ReceivingDane Key2 receptions, 36 yards

vs No. 1 Georgia

No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (2-0) vs Kentucky Wildcats (1-1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 1 Bulldogs033713
Wildcats333312

at Kroger Field • Lexington, Kentucky

  • Date: September 14
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 78 °F (26 °C) • Wind: E 6 mph
  • Game attendance: 61,663
  • Referee: Kyle Olson
  • TV announcers (ABC): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (color), and Molly McGrath (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (2:45) Kentucky- Alex Raynor 55-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 15 yards, 2:32; Kentucky 3–0)
Second quarter
  • (3:48) Georgia - Peyton Woodring 34-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 0:57; Tied 3–3)
  • (0:05) Kentucky - Alex Raynor 32-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 61 yards, 3:43; Kentucky 6–3)
Third quarter
  • (9:03) Kentucky - Alex Raynor 40-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 61 yards, 5:57; Kentucky 9–3)
  • (3:52) Georgia - Peyton Woodring 30-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 5:11; Kentucky 9–6)
Fourth quarter
  • (6:46) Georgia - Branson Robinson 3-yard rush (Peyton Woodring kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 4:57; Georgia 13–9)
  • (8:01) Kentucky - Alex Raynor 51-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 43 yards, 4:19; Georgia 13-12)
StatisticsUGAUK
First downs1223
Total yards54–26273–284
Rushing yards30–10245–170
Passing yards160114
Passing: Comp–Att–Int15–24–014–28–0
Time of possession24:5835:02
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
GeorgiaPassing Carson Beck 15/24, 160 yards
Rushing Trevor Etienne 19 carries, 79 yards
Receiving Dominic Lovett 6 receptions, 89 yards
KentuckyPassingBrock Vandagriff14/27, 114 yards
RushingDemie Sumo-Karngbaye22 carries, 98 yards
ReceivingBarion Brown3 receptions, 34 yards

vs Ohio

Ohio Bobcats (2-1) vs Kentucky Wildcats (1-2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bobcats00066
Wildcats314101441

at Kroger Field • Lexington, Kentucky

  • Date: September 21
  • Game time: 12:45 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 84 °F (29 °C) • Wind: SW 8 mph
  • Game attendance: 61,783
  • Referee: Daniel Gautreaux
  • TV announcers (SECN): Dave Neal (play-by-play), Aaron Murray (analyst), and Ashley ShahAhmadi (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (5:48) UK – Alex Raynor 30-yard field goal, Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 4:47; UK 3–0
Second quarter
  • (14:39) UK – Demie Sumo-Karngbaye 1-yard run (Alex Raynor kick), Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:28; UK 10–0
  • (4:07) UK – Demie Sumo-Karngbaye 2-yard run (Alex Raynor kick), Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:41; UK 17–0
Third quarter
  • (5:18) UK – Alex Raynor 34-yard field goal, Drive: 13 plays, 67 yards, 6:07; UK 20–0
  • (5:12) UK – Maxwell Hairston 25-yard Interception Return (Alex Raynor kick), UK 17–0
Fourth quarter
  • (14:53) OHIO – Rickey Hunt Jr. 1-yard run (pass failed), Drive: 5 plays, 51 yards, 2:00; UK 27–7
  • (11:38) UK – Barion Brown 23-yard run (Alex Raynor kick), Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 3:07; UK 34–7
  • (03:45) UK – Gavin Wimsatt 2-yard run (Alex Raynor kick), Drive: 12 plays, 59 yards, 6:17; UK 41–7
StatisticsOHIOUK
First downs1425
Total yards51–22368–488
Rushing yards32–11341–206
Passing yards110282
Passing: Comp–Att–Int8–19–119–27–0
Time of possession26:2533:35
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
OhioPassingNick Poulas8/19, 110 yards, INT
RushingDuncan Brune6 carries, 33 yards
ReceivingColeman Owen4 receptions, 54 yards
KentuckyPassingBrock Vandagriff17/24, 237 yards
Rushing Jamarion Wilcox 8 carries, 82 yards
ReceivingDane Key7 receptions, 145 yards

at No. 6 Ole Miss

Kentucky Wildcats (2-2) at No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels (4-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Wildcats373720
No. 6 Rebels7010017

at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium • University, Mississippi

  • Date: September 28
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 66 °F (19 °C) • Wind: W 7 mph
  • Game attendance: 67,616
  • Referee: Wayne Winkler
  • TV announcers (ABC): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (color), and Molly McGrath (sideline)
  • Pregame line: Ole Miss –16 • O/U: 52.5
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:51) OLE – Henry Parrish Jr. 1-yard run, Caden Davis kick (Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards, 2:05; Ole Miss 7–0)
  • (5:13) KEN – Alex Raynor 27-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 66 yards, 7:38; Ole Miss 7–3)
Second quarter
  • (0:27) KEN – Dane Key 5-yard pass from Brock Vandagriff, Alex Raynor kick (Drive: 13 plays, 81 yards, 5:45; Kentucky 10–7)
Third quarter
  • (9:44) OLE – Caden Davis 31-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 3:08; Tied 10–10)
  • (6:31) KEN – Alex Raynor 48-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 3:13; Kentucky 13–10)
  • (0:10) OLE – Tre Harris 48-yard pass from Jaxson Dart, Caden Davis kick (Drive: 6 plays, 61 yards, 2:01; Ole Miss 17–13)
Fourth quarter
  • (2:25) KEN – Josh Kattus 2-yard run, Alex Raynor kick (Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards, 2:23; Kentucky 20–17)
StatisticsUKMISS
First downs2214
Total yards75–33656–353
Rushing yards47–9329–92
Passing yards243261
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–28–018–27–0
Time of possession39:4320:17
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
KentuckyPassingBrock Vandagriff18/28, 243 yards, TD
RushingDemie SumoKarngbaye11 carries, 47 yards
ReceivingDane Key8 receptions, 105 yards, TD
Ole MissPassing Jaxson Dart 18/27, 261 yards, TD
Rushing Henry Parrish Jr. 13 carries, 62 yards, TD
Receiving Tre Harris 11 receptions, 176 yards, TD

vs Vanderbilt (rivalry)

Vanderbilt Commodores (3-2) vs Kentucky Wildcats (3-2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Commodores773320
Wildcats070613

at Kroger Field • Lexington, Kentucky

  • Date: October 12
  • Game time: 7:45 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 70 °F (21 °C)
  • Game attendance: 62,120
  • Referee: Jason Autrey
  • TV announcers (SECN): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (color) and Cole Cubelic (sideline)
  • Box Score
Game information
First quarter
  • VAN – A. J. Newberry 20-yard pass from Diego Pavia (Brock Taylor kick), 4:50. Vanderbilt 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 97 yards, 4:52.

Second quarter

  • UK – Demie Sumo-Karngbaye 1-yard run (Alex Raynor kick), 13:42. Tied 7–7. Drive: 12 plays, 78 yards, 6:02.
  • VAN – Richie Hoskins 18-yard pass from Diego Pavia (Brock Taylor kick), 0:13. Vanderbilt 14–7. Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 1:22.

Third quarter

  • VAN – Brock Taylor 49-yard field goal, 7:51. Vanderbilt 17–7. Drive: 11 plays, 44 yards, 7:09.

Fourth quarter

  • VAN – Brock Taylor 50-yard field goal, 8:47. Vanderbilt 20–7. Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, 8:03.
  • UK – Dane Key 22-yard pass from Brock Vandagriff (run failed), 7:02. Vanderbilt 20–13. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:45.
StatisticsVANUK
First downs1923
Total yards55–28857–322
Rushing yards37–14531–164
Passing yards143158
Passing: Comp–Att–Int15–18–115–26–1
Time of possession34:3525:25
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
VanderbiltPassing Diego Pavia 15/18, 143 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingSedrick Alexander11 rushes, 58 yards
ReceivingRichie Hoskins3 receptions, 44 yards, TD
KentuckyPassingBrock Vandagriff15/25, 158 yards, TD
RushingDemie Sumo-Karngbaye12 rushes, 59 yards, TD
ReceivingDane Key8 receptions, 83 yards, TD

at Florida (rivalry)

Kentucky Wildcats (3–3) at Florida Gators (3–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Wildcats0137020
Gators32471448

at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium • Gainesville, Florida

  • Date: October 19
  • Game time: 7:45 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 89,906
  • Referee: Lee Hedrick
  • TV announcers (SECN): Dave Neal (play-by-play), Aaron Murray (analyst) and Marilyn Payne (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • Florida – Trey Smack 29-yard field goal, 10:27
Second quarter
  • Florida – Trey Smack 33-yard field goal, 14:13
  • Kentucky – Barion Brown 45-yard pass from Brock Vandagriff, 12:05
  • Florida – Jadan Baugh 4-yard run (Trey Smack kick), 8:15
  • Florida – Jadan Baugh 10-yard run (Trey Smack kick), 2:10
  • Florida – Jadan Baugh 1 yard run (Trey Smack kick), 1:44
  • Kentucky – Barion Brown 99-yard kickoff return (Alex Raynor kick), 1:30
Third quarter
  • Kentucky – Gavin Wimsatt 1 yard run (Alex Raynor kick), 8:34
  • Florida – Jadan Baugh 1 yard run (Trey Smack kick), 3:27
Fourth quarter
  • Florida – Jadan Baugh 1 yard run (Trey Smack kick), 3:31
  • Florida – Cormani McClain 29-yard interception return (Trey Smack kick), 3:23
StatisticsUKUF
First downs1716
Total yards68–30959–476
Rushing yards36–14444–197
Passing yards165279
Passing: Comp–Att–Int12–32–38–15–1
Time of possession29:5630:04
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
KentuckyPassingBrock Vandagriff12/26, 165 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingDemie Sumo-Karngbaye10 carries, 39 yards
ReceivingBarion Brown2 receptions, 56 yards, TD
FloridaPassing DJ Lagway 7/14, 259 yards, INT
Rushing Jadan Baugh 22 carries, 106 yards, 5 TD
Receiving Elijhah Badger 3 receptions, 148 yards

vs Auburn

Auburn Tigers (2–5) vs Kentucky Wildcats (3–4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Tigers0107724
Wildcats1000010

at Kroger Field • Lexington, Kentucky

  • Date: October 26
  • Game time: 7:45 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 57 °F (14 °C) • Wind: NE 7 mph
  • Game attendance: 60,605
  • Referee: Steve Marlowe
  • TV announcers (SECN): Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (analyst) and Ashley Stroehlein (sideline reporter)
Game information
First Quarter
  • UK – Alex Raynor 46–yard field goal, 11:28. Kentucky 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 47 yards, 3:32.
  • UK – Jamarion Wilcox 2–yard run, 8:24. Kentucky 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 1:49.
Second Quarter
  • AUB – KeAndre Lambert-Smith 6–yard pass from Payton Thorne (Alex McPherson kick), 10:56. Kentucky 10–7. Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 2:32.
  • AUB – Alex McPherson 27–yard field goal, 3:57. Tied 10–10. Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 5:09.
Third Quarter
  • AUB – Jarquez Hunter 1-yard run (Alex McPherson kick), 7:53. Auburn 17–10. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 7:07.
Fourth Quarter
  • AUB – Jarquez Hunter 45-yard run (Alex McPherson kick), 12:11. Auburn 24–10. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:45.
StatisticsAUBUK
First downs2713
Total yards76–49854–224
Rushing yards50–32627–70
Passing yards172154
Passing: Comp–Att–Int20–26–112–27–2
Time of possession35:4224:18
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AuburnPassing Payton Thorne 20/26, 172 yards, TD, INT
Rushing Jarquez Hunter 23 carries, 278 yards, 2 TD
Receiving KeAndre Lambert-Smith 4 receptions, 53 yards, TD
KentuckyPassingBrock Vandagriff9/17, 120 yards, INT
RushingJason Patterson6 carries, 38 yards
ReceivingDane Key4 receptions, 87 yards

at No. 7 Tennessee (rivalry)

Kentucky Wildcats (3–5) at No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers (6–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Wildcats730818
No. 7 Volunteers0714728

at Neyland Stadium • Knoxville, Tennessee

  • Date: November 2
  • Game time: 7:45 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 101,915
  • TV announcers (SECN): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (color), and Cole Cubelic (sideline)
StatisticsUKTENN
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
KentuckyPassing
Rushing
Receiving
TennesseePassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Murray State (FCS)

Murray State Racers (FCS) (1–9) vs Kentucky Wildcats (3–6) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Racers (FCS)00336
Wildcats1410101448

at Kroger Field • Lexington, Kentucky

  • Date: November 16
  • Game time: 1:30 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 48,370
  • TV announcers (SECN+/ESPN+): Richard Cross (play-by-play) and Charles Arbuckle (analyst)
StatisticsMURRUK
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Murray StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
KentuckyPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at No. 3 Texas

Kentucky Wildcats (4–6) at No. 3 Texas Longhorns (9–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Wildcats077014
No. 3 Longhorns7170731

at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium • Austin, Texas

StatisticsUKTEX
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
KentuckyPassing
Rushing
Receiving
TexasPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Louisville (Governor's Cup)

Louisville Cardinals (7–4) vs Kentucky Wildcats (4–7) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Cardinals71314741
Wildcats007714

at Kroger Field • Lexington, Kentucky

  • Date: November 30
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 58,612
  • TV announcers (SEC Network): Dave Neal (play-by-play), Aaron Murray (analyst) and Ashley ShahAhmadi (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (7:07) LOU – Isaac Brown 1-yard run (Brock Travelstead kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 4:02; Louisville 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (13:00) LOU – Brock Travelstead 20-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 22 yards, 1:53; Louisville 10–0)
  • (11:16) LOU – Duke Watson 58-yard run (Brock Travelstead kick) (Drive: 1 play, 58 yards, 0:09; Louisville 17–0)
  • (4:45) LOU – Brock Travelstead 21-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 4:51; Louisville 20–0)
Third quarter
  • (9:22) UK – Ja'Mori Maclin 4-yard pass from Gavin Wimsatt (Alex Raynor kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 3:54; Louisville 20–7)
  • (4:59) LOU – Ramon Puryear 20-yard fumble return (Brock Travelstead kick) (Louisville 27–7)
  • (0:43) LOU – Duke Watson 24-yard run (Brock Travelstead kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 3:21; Louisville 34–7)
Fourth quarter
  • (9:49) UK – Ja'Mori Maclin 83-yard pass from Gavin Wimsatt (Alex Raynor kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 95 yards, 1:28; Louisville 34–14)
  • (9:01) LOU – Isaac Brown 67-yard run (Brock Travelstead kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:48; Louisville 41–14)
StatisticsLOUUK
First downs2313
Total yards486328
Rushing yards358155
Passing yards128173
Passing: Comp–Att–Int9–18–010–24–3
Time of possession35:0324:57
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
LouisvillePassing Tyler Shough 9–18, 128 yards
Rushing Isaac Brown 26 carries, 178 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingChris Bell3 receptions, 84 yards
KentuckyPassing Gavin Wimsatt 4–9, 125 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Jamarion Wilcox 12 carries, 66 yards
Receiving Ja'Mori Maclin 3 receptions, 121 yards, 2 TD

Coaching staff

NamePositionYears at Kentucky
Mark Stoops Head coach 12th
Vince Marrow Associate head coach/tight ends coach12th
Bush Hamdan Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach 1st
Brad White Defensive coordinator/outside linebackers coach6th
Jay Boulware Running backs coach 2st
Mike Stoops Inside linebackers coach3nd
Frank Buffano Safeties coach5th
Chris Collins Defensive backs coach4rd
Eric Wolford Offensive line coach2nd
Daikiel Shorts Jr Wide receivers coach1st
Anwar Stewart Defensive line coach 5th
Mark HillStrength and conditioning9th
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The 2020 Kentucky Wildcats football team represented the University of Kentucky in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wildcats played their home games at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, and competed in the East Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by eighth-year head coach Mark Stoops.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Texas A&M Aggies football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 Texas A&M Aggies football team represented Texas A&M University in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Aggies played their home games at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, and competed in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by fourth-year head coach Jimbo Fisher.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Tennessee Volunteers football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 Tennessee Volunteers football team represented the University of Tennessee in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Volunteers played their home games at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, and competed in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by first-year coach Josh Heupel.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Florida Gators football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Gators played their home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida, and competed in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by fourth-year head coach Dan Mullen, who was fired on November 21, and were then led by interim head coach Greg Knox.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Florida Gators football team</span> American college football season

The 2022 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Gators played their home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida, and competed in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by first-year head coach Billy Napier.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Tennessee Volunteers football team</span> American college football season

The 2022 Tennessee Volunteers football team represented the University of Tennessee in the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Volunteers played their home games at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, and competed in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by second-year head coach Josh Heupel.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Tennessee Volunteers football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Tennessee Volunteers football team represented the University of Tennessee in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Volunteers were led by Josh Heupel in his third year as head coach. The Tennessee Volunteers football team drew an average home attendance of 101,915 in 2023.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Florida Gators football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by second-year head coach Billy Napier, the Gators played home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. The Florida Gators football team drew an average home attendance of 89,587 in 2023, the 10th highest of all college football teams.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 South Carolina Gamecocks football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina as a member of the East Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Gamecocks played their home games at Williams–Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, and were led by Shane Beamer in his third year as their head coach.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Kentucky Wildcats football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Kentucky Wildcats football team represented the University of Kentucky in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wildcats were led by Mark Stoops in his 11th year as their head coach. The Kentucky football team played their home games at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. The Kentucky Wildcats football team drew an average home attendance of 60,939 in 2023.

The 2023 Missouri Tigers football team represented the University of Missouri in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by Eliah Drinkwitz in his fourth season as their head coach. The Missouri football team played its home games at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri. The Missouri Tigers football team drew an average home attendance of 60,169 in 2023, the 29th highest in college football. 2023 was also expected to be the final year for the East division as Texas and Oklahoma will join the SEC in 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Vanderbilt Commodores football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Vanderbilt Commodores football team represented Vanderbilt University in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Commodores were led by Clark Lea in his third year as their head coach. Following their blowout loss to Ole Miss, the Commodores became ineligible for a bowl selection for the 5th consecutive season. This was the last year of the Eastern and Western divisions of the SEC, as Texas and Oklahoma joined the SEC in 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team represented Mississippi State University in the West Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bulldogs were led by Zach Arnett, who was promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach in December 2022 following the death of Mike Leach, until his firing on November 13, 2023.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 Tennessee Volunteers football team</span> American college football season

The 2024 Tennessee Volunteers football team represents the University of Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Volunteers head coach is Josh Heupel, who is in his fourth year. The team plays its home games at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 South Carolina Gamecocks football team</span> American college football season

The 2024 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represents the University of South Carolina as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Gamecocks play their home games at Williams–Brice Stadium located in Columbia, South Carolina, and are led by Shane Beamer, who is in his fourth year as their head coach.

The 2024 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team represented the University of Southern Mississippi in the Sun Belt Conference's West Division during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Golden Eagles were led by fourth-year head coach Will Hall for the first seven games. The Golden Eagles played home games at M. M. Roberts Stadium, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

References

  1. ↑ Black, Ryan. "Kentucky football bowl streak is over. What to know about run Mark Stoops had with Cats". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "2024 Football Schedule". UKAthletics. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  3. ↑ Smith, Erick (December 14, 2023). "SEC announces team-by-team college football schedules for the 2024 season". USA Today. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  4. ↑ Clay, John (August 31, 2024). "College football final: Kentucky 31, Southern Miss 0". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
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