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Kentucky at Mississippi State

Saturday, October 28, 2006

Kentucky beat Mississippi State 34–⁠31. It was their 34th meeting; after it, Kentucky led the series 19–⁠15 as played.

AwayKentucky8–⁠5 in 2006
34
HomeMississippi State3–⁠9 in 2006
31

Final at Davis Wade Stadium, StarkvilleAttendance 37,834

At kickoff
68°F, clear, wind 6 mph from the northwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Golden Triangle Regional Airport (KGTR), 20 km from the stadium, 20 minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Kentucky140101034
Mississippi State01431431

Standouts

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Player stats

Kentucky

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Andre’ Woodson19/2828431
Curtis Pulley0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Alfonso Smith1792124
Tony Dixon1132016
Curtis Pulley217014
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Keenan Burton581233
Alfonso Smith257045
Tony Dixon21408
Jacob Tamme113013
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Marcus McClinton100
Wesley Woodyard100

Mississippi State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Mike Henig22/4138432
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Brandon Thornton91708
Boobie Dixon101415
Mike Henig1707
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Tony Burks7192275
Jamayel Smith693126
Aubrey Bell149049
Will Prosser116016
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
David Heard100

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

KentuckyMississippi State
390Total yards408
322Passing yards384
106Rushing yards24
9.8Yards per pass9.4
2.8Yards per rush1.0
22First downs16
4–⁠13Third downs7–⁠14
1–⁠1Fourth downs1–⁠2
2Turnovers3
8–⁠51Penalties4–⁠45
20:12Possession15:12

Efficiency

KentuckyMississippi State
39%Success rate36%
0.04EPA per play−0.03
0.97Explosiveness1.33
0.04Rushing EPA−0.28
0.01Passing EPA0.12
27%Passing-down success44%
−0.21First-down EPA−0.40
−0.18Second-down EPA−0.08
0.83Third-down EPA0.84
3%Havoc by its defense1%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Mississippi State 53% to win. Kentucky won as Elo’s underdog.

Every drive

Mississippi State end zoneKentucky end zoneQ1 Mississippi StatePunt, 7 playsQ1 KentuckyTouchdown pass, 10 playsQ1 Mississippi StateTurnover on downs, 10 playsQ1 KentuckyTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ1 Mississippi StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 KentuckyPunt, 3 playsQ2 Mississippi StateTouchdown pass, 2 playsQ2 KentuckyFumble, 1 playQ2 Mississippi StateTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ2 KentuckyPunt, 6 playsQ2 Mississippi StateFumble, 2 playsQ2 KentuckyInterceptionQ2 Mississippi StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 KentuckyMissed FG, 6 playsQ2 Mississippi StateEnd of half, 1 playQ3 KentuckyTouchdown run, 7 playsQ3 Mississippi StateField goal, 6 playsQ3 KentuckyField goal, 10 playsQ3 Mississippi StatePunt, 7 playsQ3 KentuckyPunt, 3 playsQ3 Mississippi StateInterception, 2 playsQ4 KentuckyTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ4 Mississippi StateTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ4 KentuckyField goal, 8 playsQ4 Mississippi StateInterception, 5 playsQ4 KentuckyPunt, 3 playsQ4 Mississippi StateTouchdown run, 6 playsQ4 KentuckyEnd of game, 3 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Mississippi State drives left to right, Kentucky right to left.
  1. Q1 Mississippi StatePunt, 7 plays, 44 yards
  2. Q1 KentuckyTouchdown pass, 10 plays, 82 yards
  3. Q1 Mississippi StateTurnover on downs, 10 plays, 38 yards
  4. Q1 KentuckyTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 63 yards
  5. Q1 Mississippi StatePunt, 3 plays, −4 yards
  6. Q2 KentuckyPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  7. Q2 Mississippi StateTouchdown pass, 2 plays, 80 yards
  8. Q2 KentuckyFumble, 1 play, −8 yards
  9. Q2 Mississippi StateTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 12 yards
  10. Q2 KentuckyPunt, 6 plays, 29 yards
  11. Q2 Mississippi StateFumble, 2 plays, 20 yards
  12. Q2 KentuckyInterception, −67 yards
  13. Q2 Mississippi StatePunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  14. Q2 KentuckyMissed FG, 6 plays, 9 yards
  15. Q2 Mississippi StateEnd of half, 1 play, −3 yards
  16. Q3 KentuckyTouchdown run, 7 plays, 47 yards
  17. Q3 Mississippi StateField goal, 6 plays, 53 yards
  18. Q3 KentuckyField goal, 10 plays, 31 yards
  19. Q3 Mississippi StatePunt, 7 plays, 31 yards
  20. Q3 KentuckyPunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  21. Q3 Mississippi StateInterception, 2 plays, 2 yards
  22. Q4 KentuckyTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 64 yards
  23. Q4 Mississippi StateTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 74 yards
  24. Q4 KentuckyField goal, 8 plays, 68 yards
  25. Q4 Mississippi StateInterception, 5 plays, 22 yards
  26. Q4 KentuckyPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  27. Q4 Mississippi StateTouchdown run, 6 plays, 53 yards
  28. Q4 KentuckyEnd of game, 3 plays, −9 yards

Play by play

1st quarter5 drives, then Kentucky 14, Mississippi State 0
Mississippi State Punt, 7 plays
14:101st & 10 at own 12Mike Henig pass complete to Brandon Thornton for a loss of 2 yards to the MiSt 10.
13:352nd & 12 at own 10Mike Henig pass complete to Tony Burks for 29 yards to the MiSt 39 for a 1ST down.
13:081st & 10 at own 39Brandon Thornton rush for 8 yards to the MiSt 47.
12:272nd & 2 at own 47Mike Henig pass complete to Dezmond Sherrod for 5 yards to the Kent 48 for a 1ST down.
12:231st & 10 at opp 48Mike Henig pass incomplete to Tony Burks.
12:102nd & 10 at opp 48Brandon Thornton rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Kent 49.
11:253rd & 11 at opp 49Mike Henig pass complete to Brandon Thornton for 5 yards to the Kent 44.
11:004th & 6 at opp 44Blake McAdams punt for 26 yards downed at the Kent 18.
Kentucky Touchdown pass, 10 plays
10:301st & 10 at own 18Tony Dixon rush for 1 yard to the Kent 19.
9:502nd & 9 at own 19Tony Dixon rush for 2 yards to the Kent 21.
9:243rd & 7 at own 21Mississippi St penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
8:513rd & 2 at own 26Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Dicky Lyons Jr. for 33 yards to the MiSt 41 for a 1ST down.
8:451st & 10 at opp 41Tony Dixon rush for 7 yards to the MiSt 34.
8:412nd & 2 at opp 34Andre’ Woodson pass incomplete to Jacob Tamme.
8:333rd & 3 at opp 34Tony Dixon rush for 2 yards to the MiSt 32.
8:224th & 1 at opp 32Andre’ Woodson rush for 2 yards to the MiSt 30 for a 1ST down.
8:011st & 10 at opp 30Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Dicky Lyons Jr. for 14 yards to the MiSt 16 for a 1ST down.
7:441st & 10 at opp 16Andre’ Woodson pass incomplete to Dicky Lyons Jr.
7:382nd & 10 at opp 16Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Keenan Burton for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN, Mississippi St penalty offside defense on Anthony Summers declined.Kentucky 6, Mississippi State 0
7:38Lones Seiber extra point GOOD.Kentucky 7, Mississippi State 0
7:28Tim Masthay kickoff for 55 yards returned by Brandon Thornton for 15 yards to the MiSt 25.
Mississippi State Turnover on downs, 10 plays
7:001st & 10 at own 25Anthony Dixon rush for 1 yard to the MiSt 26.
6:242nd & 9 at own 26Mike Henig rush for 8 yards to the MiSt 34.
5:523rd & 1 at own 34Anthony Dixon rush for 3 yards to the MiSt 37 for a 1ST down, Kentucky penalty 5 yard face mask accepted.
5:391st & 10 at own 42Mike Henig pass incomplete to Jamayel Smith.
5:202nd & 10 at own 42Mike Henig pass complete to Brandon Thornton for a loss of 2 yards to the MiSt 40.
4:513rd & 12 at own 40Mike Henig pass complete to Will Prosser for 16 yards to the Kent 44 for a 1ST down.
4:151st & 10 at opp 44Arnil Stallworth rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Kent 45.
3:502nd & 11 at opp 45Arnil Stallworth rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Kent 47.
3:233rd & 13 at opp 47Mike Henig pass complete to Jamayel Smith for 10 yards to the Kent 37.
3:164th & 3 at opp 37Mike Henig pass incomplete to Jamayel Smith.
Kentucky Touchdown pass, 6 plays
2:531st & 10 at own 37Curtis Pulley pass incomplete to Keenan Burton.
2:452nd & 10 at own 37Curtis Pulley pass complete to Jacob Tamme for 14 yards to the MiSt 49 for a 1ST down.
2:301st & 10 at opp 49Tony Dixon rush for a loss of 1 yard to the 50 yard line.
2:102nd & 11 at the 50Mississippi St penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
1:551st & 10 at opp 35Tony Dixon rush for 14 yards to the MiSt 21 for a 1ST down.
1:201st & 10 at opp 21Tony Dixon rush for 3 yards to the MiSt 18.
0:462nd & 7 at opp 18Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Dicky Lyons Jr. for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Kentucky 13, Mississippi State 0
0:461st & 0 at opp 3Timeout KENTUCKY, clock 00:46.
0:46Lones Seiber extra point GOOD.Kentucky 14, Mississippi State 0
0:34Tim Masthay kickoff for 65 yards returned by Derek Pegues for 14 yards to the MiSt 14.
Mississippi State Punt, 3 plays
0:001st & 10 at own 14Brandon Thornton rush for 6 yards to the MiSt 20.
Q2 14:502nd & 4 at own 20Anthony Dixon rush for no gain to the MiSt 20.
Q2 13:553rd & 4 at own 20Mike Henig rush for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled at the MiSt 10, recovered by Mike Henig at the MiSt 10.
Q2 13:304th & 14 at own 10Blake McAdams punt for 48 yards, returned by Keenan Burton for 15 yards to the MiSt 43, Kentucky penalty personal foul, Mississippi St penalty personal foul offsetting.
2nd quarter10 drives, then Tied at 14
Kentucky Punt, 3 plays
13:051st & 10 at opp 43Andre’ Woodson sacked by Titus Brown at the 50 yard line for a loss of 7 yards.
12:402nd & 17 at the 50Tony Dixon rush for no gain to the 50 yard line.
11:453rd & 17 at the 50Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Tony Dixon for 7 yards to the MiSt 43.
11:214th & 10 at opp 43Tim Masthay punt for 43 yards for a touchback.
Mississippi State Touchdown pass, 2 plays
11:001st & 10 at own 20Anthony Dixon rush for 5 yards to the MiSt 25.
10:212nd & 5 at own 25Mike Henig pass complete to Tony Burks for 75 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Kentucky 14, Mississippi State 6
10:21Adam Carlson extra point GOOD.Kentucky 14, Mississippi State 7
10:14Adam Carlson kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Kentucky Fumble, 1 play
9:401st & 10 at own 20Tony Dixon rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled at the Kent 12, forced by Quinton Culberson, recovered by Quinton Culberson at the Kent 12.
Mississippi State Touchdown pass, 3 plays
9:091st & 10 at opp 12Anthony Dixon rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Kent 15.
8:502nd & 13 at opp 15Mike Henig pass incomplete to Aubrey Bell.
8:423rd & 13 at opp 15Mike Henig pass complete to Jamayel Smith for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Kentucky 14, Mississippi State 13
8:42Adam Carlson extra point GOOD.Tied at 14
8:36Adam Carlson kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Kentucky Punt, 6 plays
8:101st & 10 at own 20Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Keenan Burton for 10 yards to the Kent 30 for a 1ST down.
8:001st & 10 at own 30Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Dicky Lyons Jr. for 9 yards to the Kent 39.
7:522nd & 1 at own 39Tony Dixon rush for 2 yards to the Kent 41 for a 1ST down.
7:361st & 10 at own 41Andre’ Woodson pass incomplete to Keenan Burton.
7:002nd & 10 at own 41Andre’ Woodson pass complete to David Jones for 2 yards to the Kent 43.
6:463rd & 8 at own 43Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Tony Dixon for 6 yards to the Kent 49.
6:114th & 2 at own 49Tim Masthay punt for 45 yards, returned by Derek Pegues for 1 yard to the MiSt 7.
Mississippi State Fumble, 2 plays
5:541st & 10 at own 7Brandon Thornton rush for 1 yard to the MiSt 8.
5:232nd & 9 at own 8Mike Henig pass complete to Tony Burks for 15 yards, fumbled at the MiSt 27, forced by Paul Warford, recovered by Roger Williams at the MiSt 27, tackled by Paul Warford.
Kentucky Interception
5:091st & 10 at opp 27Tony Dixon rush for no gain to the MiSt 27 for a 1ST down, Mississippi St penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
5:041st & 10 at opp 12Andre’ Woodson pass intercepted by David Heard at the MiSt 5, returned for 1 yard to the MiSt 6.
Mississippi State Punt, 3 plays
4:521st & 10 at own 6Timeout MISSISSIPPI ST, clock 04:52.
4:391st & 10 at own 6Anthony Dixon rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MiSt 4.
4:012nd & 12 at own 4Mike Henig pass complete to Jamayel Smith for 4 yards to the MiSt 8.
3:563rd & 8 at own 8Mike Henig pass incomplete to Tony Burks.
3:454th & 8 at own 8Blake McAdams punt for 28 yards downed at the MiSt 36.
Kentucky Missed FG, 6 plays
3:271st & 10 at opp 36Alfonso Smith rush for 9 yards to the MiSt 27.
3:172nd & 1 at opp 27Alfonso Smith rush for 15 yards to the MiSt 12 for a 1ST down.
2:441st & 10 at opp 12Alfonso Smith rush for a loss of 7 yards to the MiSt 19.
2:002nd & 17 at opp 19Alfonso Smith rush for no gain to the MiSt 19.
1:203rd & 17 at opp 19Andre’ Woodson sacked by Jamar Chaney at the MiSt 27 for a loss of 8 yards.
0:494th & 25 at opp 27Lones Seiber 44 yard field goal MISSED.
Mississippi State End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 27Mike Henig rush for a loss of 3 yards to the MiSt 24.
Q3 14:48Adam Carlson kickoff for 57 yards returned by Keenan Burton for 45 yards to the MiSt 47.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Kentucky 24, Mississippi State 17
Kentucky Touchdown run, 7 plays
14:241st & 10 at opp 47Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Keenan Burton for 12 yards to the MiSt 35 for a 1ST down.
13:591st & 10 at opp 35Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Dicky Lyons Jr. for 18 yards to the MiSt 17 for a 1ST down.
13:521st & 10 at opp 17Andre’ Woodson pass incomplete to DeMoreo Ford, broken up by David Heard.
13:342nd & 10 at opp 17Alfonso Smith rush for 7 yards to the MiSt 10.
13:053rd & 3 at opp 10Kentucky penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
12:573rd & 8 at opp 15Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Alfonso Smith for 12 yards to the MiSt 3 for a 1ST down.
12:491st & goal at opp 3Andre’ Woodson pass incomplete to Jacob Tamme.
12:452nd & goal at opp 3Alfonso Smith rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Kentucky 20, Mississippi State 14
12:45Lones Seiber extra point GOOD.Kentucky 21, Mississippi State 14
12:38Tim Masthay kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Mississippi State Field goal, 6 plays
12:221st & 10 at own 20Brandon Thornton rush for no gain to the MiSt 20.
11:482nd & 10 at own 20Mike Henig pass complete to Aubrey Bell for 49 yards to the Kent 31 for a 1ST down, Kentucky penalty pass interference on Johnnie Walker declined.
11:251st & 10 at opp 31Brandon Thornton rush for 4 yards to the Kent 27.
10:532nd & 6 at opp 27Mike Henig pass incomplete to Tony Burks.
10:473rd & 6 at opp 27Mike Henig pass incomplete to Tony Burks.
10:424th & 6 at opp 27Adam Carlson 45 yard field goal GOOD.Kentucky 21, Mississippi State 17
10:28Adam Carlson kickoff for 63 yards returned by Keenan Burton for 45 yards to the Kent 47.
Kentucky Field goal, 10 plays
10:111st & 10 at own 47Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Jacob Tamme for 3 yards to the 50 yard line, Kentucky penalty 8 yard illegal formation accepted.
10:051st & 15 at own 42Andre’ Woodson pass incomplete to Dicky Lyons Jr.
10:052nd & 15 at own 42Timeout KENTUCKY, clock 10:05.
9:562nd & 15 at own 42Andre’ Woodson rush for 3 yards to the Kent 45.
9:463rd & 12 at own 45Alfonso Smith rush for 17 yards to the MiSt 38 for a 1ST down.
9:191st & 10 at opp 38Timeout MISSISSIPPI ST, clock 09:19.
9:051st & 10 at opp 38Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Jacob Tamme for 9 yards to the MiSt 29.
8:272nd & 1 at opp 29Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Keenan Burton for 14 yards to the MiSt 15 for a 1ST down.
7:501st & 10 at opp 15Tony Dixon rush for 2 yards to the MiSt 13.
7:152nd & 8 at opp 13Andre’ Woodson sacked by Titus Brown at the MiSt 30 for a loss of 17 yards.
6:363rd & 25 at opp 30Alfonso Smith rush for 8 yards to the MiSt 22.
5:554th & 17 at opp 22Lones Seiber 41 yard field goal GOOD.Kentucky 24, Mississippi State 17
5:46Tim Masthay kickoff for 62 yards returned by Derek Pegues for 15 yards to the MiSt 18.
Mississippi State Punt, 7 plays
5:071st & 10 at own 18Mike Henig pass complete to Jason Husband for 3 yards to the MiSt 21.
4:352nd & 7 at own 21Kentucky penalty 11 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
4:201st & 10 at own 32Brandon Thornton rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MiSt 30.
3:562nd & 12 at own 30Mike Henig pass complete to Tony Burks for 11 yards to the MiSt 41.
3:493rd & 1 at own 41Anthony Dixon rush for 2 yards to the MiSt 43 for a 1ST down.
3:271st & 10 at own 43Anthony Dixon rush for 6 yards to the MiSt 49.
3:222nd & 4 at own 49Mike Henig pass incomplete to Aubrey Bell.
3:153rd & 4 at own 49Mike Henig pass incomplete to Aubrey Bell.
3:084th & 4 at own 49Blake McAdams punt for 27 yards punt out-of-bounds at the Kent 24.
Kentucky Punt, 3 plays
2:461st & 10 at own 24Kentucky penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
2:351st & 20 at own 14Alfonso Smith rush for no gain to the Kent 14.
1:352nd & 20 at own 14Andre’ Woodson sacked by Michael Heard at the Kent 7 for a loss of 7 yards.
1:003rd & 27 at own 7Alfonso Smith rush for 16 yards to the Kent 23.
0:304th & 11 at own 23Tim Masthay punt for 30 yards punt out-of-bounds at the MiSt 47.
Mississippi State Interception, 2 plays
0:001st & 10 at own 47Brandon Thornton rush for 2 yards to the MiSt 49.
Q4 14:502nd & 8 at own 49Mike Henig pass intercepted by Wesley Woodyard at the Kent 36, returned for no gain to the Kent 36.
4th quarter7 drives, then Kentucky 34, Mississippi State 31
Kentucky Touchdown pass, 4 plays
14:151st & 10 at own 36Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Keenan Burton for 6 yards to the Kent 42.
13:462nd & 4 at own 42Andre’ Woodson pass incomplete to Keenan Burton.
13:383rd & 4 at own 42Alfonso Smith rush for 25 yards to the MiSt 33 for a 1ST down.
13:241st & 10 at opp 33Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Keenan Burton for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Kentucky 30, Mississippi State 17
13:24Lones Seiber extra point GOOD.Kentucky 31, Mississippi State 17
13:14Tim Masthay kickoff for 63 yards returned by Derek Pegues for 24 yards to the MiSt 26.
Mississippi State Touchdown pass, 9 plays
13:011st & 10 at own 26Mike Henig pass incomplete.
12:522nd & 10 at own 26Mike Henig pass incomplete to Brandon Hart.
12:513rd & 10 at own 26Timeout KENTUCKY, clock 12:51.
12:373rd & 10 at own 26Mike Henig pass complete to Jamayel Smith for 21 yards to the MiSt 47 for a 1ST down.
12:231st & 10 at own 47Mike Henig pass incomplete to Keon Humphries.
12:172nd & 10 at own 47Mike Henig pass incomplete to Tony Burks.
12:093rd & 10 at own 47Mike Henig pass complete to Jamayel Smith for 17 yards to the Kent 36 for a 1ST down.
12:051st & 10 at opp 36Mike Henig pass incomplete to Tony Burks.
11:542nd & 10 at opp 36Mike Henig pass incomplete to Will Prosser.
11:463rd & 10 at opp 36Mike Henig pass complete to Tony Burks for 36 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Kentucky 31, Mississippi State 23
11:46Adam Carlson extra point GOOD.Kentucky 31, Mississippi State 24
11:40Adam Carlson kickoff for 42 yards fair catch by Sam Maxwell at the Kent 23.
Kentucky Field goal, 8 plays
11:201st & 10 at own 23Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Dicky Lyons Jr. for 5 yards to the Kent 28.
10:472nd & 5 at own 28Alfonso Smith rush for 6 yards to the Kent 34 for a 1ST down.
10:191st & 10 at own 34Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Alfonso Smith for 45 yards to the MiSt 21 for a 1ST down.
9:561st & 10 at opp 21Curtis Pulley rush for 14 yards to the MiSt 7 for a 1ST down.
9:401st & goal at opp 7Curtis Pulley rush for 3 yards to the MiSt 4.
9:012nd & goal at opp 4Andre’ Woodson pass incomplete to Jacob Tamme.
8:503rd & goal at opp 4Alfonso Smith rush for no gain to the MiSt 4.
8:134th & 0 at opp 4Kentucky penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
8:084th & goal at opp 9Lones Seiber 27 yard field goal GOOD.Kentucky 34, Mississippi State 24
7:57Tim Masthay kickoff for 65 yards returned by Derek Pegues for 21 yards to the MiSt 21.
Mississippi State Interception, 5 plays
7:301st & 10 at own 21Mike Henig pass complete to Tony Burks for 9 yards to the MiSt 30.
6:592nd & 1 at own 30Mike Henig pass incomplete to Aubrey Bell.
6:593rd & 1 at own 30Timeout MISSISSIPPI ST, clock 06:59.
6:453rd & 1 at own 30Anthony Dixon rush for no gain to the MiSt 30.
6:304th & 1 at own 30Mike Henig pass complete to Casey Rogers for 13 yards to the MiSt 43 for a 1ST down.
6:201st & 10 at own 43Mike Henig pass intercepted by Marcus McClinton at the Kent 4, returned for no gain to the Kent 4.
Kentucky Punt, 3 plays
5:421st & 10 at own 4Alfonso Smith rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Kent 2.
5:002nd & 12 at own 2Alfonso Smith rush for 3 yards to the Kent 5.
4:153rd & 9 at own 5Alfonso Smith rush for no gain to the Kent 5.
3:514th & 9 at own 5Tim Masthay punt for 48 yards, fair catch by Derek Pegues at the MiSt 47.
Mississippi State Touchdown run, 6 plays
3:381st & 10 at own 47Mike Henig pass complete to Tony Burks for 12 yards to the Kent 41 for a 1ST down.
3:331st & 10 at opp 41Mike Henig pass complete to Jamayel Smith for 26 yards to the Kent 15 for a 1ST down.
3:111st & 10 at opp 15Mike Henig pass incomplete to Jamayel Smith.
3:002nd & 10 at opp 15Mike Henig pass complete to Jason Husband for 12 yards to the Kent 3 for a 1ST down.
3:001st & 0 at opp 3Timeout MISSISSIPPI ST, clock 03:00.
2:401st & goal at opp 3Anthony Dixon rush for 2 yards to the Kent 1.
2:202nd & goal at opp 1Anthony Dixon rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Kentucky 34, Mississippi State 30
2:20Adam Carlson extra point GOOD.Kentucky 34, Mississippi State 31
2:16Adam Carlson on-side kick recovered by Kentucky at the MiSt 47.
Kentucky End of game, 3 plays
2:021st & 10 at opp 47Kentucky penalty 5 yard 12 men on the field accepted.
1:411st & 15 at own 48Andre’ Woodson rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Kent 46.
1:022nd & 17 at own 46Terell Bankhead rush for 1 yard to the Kent 47.
0:363rd & 16 at own 47Kentucky penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
0:003rd & 21 at own 42Alfonso Smith rush for 2 yards to the Kent 44.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

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Officially, Kentucky leads 26–⁠25; as played, 26–⁠25 in 51 meetings, counting the 17 since this game.

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2023Kentucky 24, Mississippi State 3
2022Kentucky 27, Mississippi State 17
2021Mississippi State 31, Kentucky 17
2020Kentucky 24, Mississippi State 2
2019Mississippi State 28, Kentucky 13
2018Kentucky 28, Mississippi State 7

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