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Clemson vs. Kentucky

Friday, December 29, 2006, Music City Bowl

Kentucky beat Clemson 28–⁠20. It was their 12th meeting; after it, Kentucky led the series 8–⁠4.

Neutral siteClemson8–⁠5 in 2006
20
Neutral siteKentucky8–⁠5 in 2006
28

Final at Nissan Stadium, NashvilleTV: ESPNAttendance 68,024Payout $1,600,000 per team (Wikipedia)Referee: Clete Blakeman (Big 12)The game on Wikipedia

At kickoff
60°F, partly cloudy, calmWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Nashville International Airport (KBNA), 10 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Clemson0601420
Kentucky777728

Standouts

Player stats

Clemson

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Will Proctor23/3927231
RushingCarYdsTDLong
James Davis853021
Will Proctor932019
C.J. Spiller524011
Jacoby Ford115015
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Chansi Stuckey593036
Aaron Kelly666120
Tyler Grisham549119
Durrell Barry132132

Kentucky

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Andre’ Woodson20/2829930
Tim Masthay1/11000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Rafael Little175409
Terell Bankhead337020
Tony Dixon82909
John Conner1101
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
DeMoreo Ford170170
Stevie Johnson367051
Jacob Tamme459121
Keenan Burton530013
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Trevard Lindley100

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

Team stats

ClemsonKentucky
402Total yards409
285Passing yards348
130Rushing yards100
7.0Yards per pass10.7
5.2Yards per rush2.5
19First downs21
4–⁠11Third downs7–⁠14
1–⁠1Fourth downs1–⁠2
5Turnovers2
5–⁠50Penalties8–⁠84
16:16Possession20:24

Efficiency

ClemsonKentucky
44%Success rate37%
0.08EPA per play0.07
0.93Explosiveness1.22
0.30Rushing EPA−0.05
−0.04Passing EPA0.21
35%Passing-down success36%
−0.27First-down EPA−0.25
0.34Second-down EPA−0.11
0.47Third-down EPA1.00

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)

Clemson 73% to win. Kentucky pulled the upset.

Every drive

Kentucky end zoneClemson end zoneQ1 KentuckyTouchdown run, 12 playsQ1 ClemsonMissed FG, 9 playsQ1 KentuckyPunt, 5 playsQ1 ClemsonMissed FG, 7 playsQ1 KentuckyPunt, 6 playsQ2 ClemsonFumble, 1 playQ2 KentuckyPunt, 6 playsQ2 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ2 KentuckyFumble, 1 playQ2 ClemsonInterception, 1 playQ2 KentuckyFumble, 3 playsQ2 ClemsonFumble, 2 playsQ2 KentuckyTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ2 ClemsonPunt, 3 playsQ2 KentuckyMissed FG, 5 playsQ2 ClemsonEnd of half, 1 playQ3 ClemsonFumble, 10 playsQ3 KentuckyTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ3 ClemsonPunt, 6 playsQ3 KentuckyPunt, 9 playsQ3 ClemsonPunt, 5 playsQ4 KentuckyTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ4 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 11 playsQ4 KentuckyTurnover on downs, 9 playsQ4 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ4 KentuckyEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Kentucky drives left to right, Clemson right to left.
  1. Q1 KentuckyTouchdown run, 12 plays, 63 yards
  2. Q1 ClemsonMissed FG, 9 plays, 58 yards
  3. Q1 KentuckyPunt, 5 plays, 3 yards
  4. Q1 ClemsonMissed FG, 7 plays, 40 yards
  5. Q1 KentuckyPunt, 6 plays, 5 yards
  6. Q2 ClemsonFumble, 1 play, 8 yards
  7. Q2 KentuckyPunt, 6 plays, −3 yards
  8. Q2 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 46 yards
  9. Q2 KentuckyFumble, 1 play, −1 yard
  10. Q2 ClemsonInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  11. Q2 KentuckyFumble, 3 plays, 9 yards
  12. Q2 ClemsonFumble, 2 plays, 15 yards
  13. Q2 KentuckyTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 86 yards
  14. Q2 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  15. Q2 KentuckyMissed FG, 5 plays, 51 yards
  16. Q2 ClemsonEnd of half, 1 play, 0 yards
  17. Q3 ClemsonFumble, 10 plays, 48 yards
  18. Q3 KentuckyTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 68 yards
  19. Q3 ClemsonPunt, 6 plays, 20 yards
  20. Q3 KentuckyPunt, 9 plays, 44 yards
  21. Q3 ClemsonPunt, 5 plays, 8 yards
  22. Q4 KentuckyTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 28 yards
  23. Q4 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 11 plays, 78 yards
  24. Q4 KentuckyTurnover on downs, 9 plays, 35 yards
  25. Q4 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 74 yards
  26. Q4 KentuckyEnd of game, 1 play, −2 yards

Play by play

1st quarter5 drives, then Kentucky 7, Clemson 0
Kentucky Touchdown run, 12 plays
14:061st & 10 at own 37Rafael Little rush for 2 yards to the Kent 39.
13:552nd & 8 at own 39Andre’ Woodson rush for 7 yards to the Kent 46.
13:483rd & 1 at own 46Andre’ Woodson rush for 6 yards to the Clem 48 for a 1ST down.
13:441st & 10 at opp 48Andre’ Woodson pass incomplete to Curtis Pulley.
13:342nd & 10 at opp 48Andre’ Woodson sacked by Gaines Adams at the Kent 45 for a loss of 7 yards.
13:173rd & 17 at own 45Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Jacob Tamme for 20 yards to the Clem 35 for a 1ST down, Clemson penalty offside defense on Crezdon Butler declined.
13:131st & 10 at opp 35Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Rafael Little for 12 yards to the Clem 23 for a 1ST down.
12:521st & 10 at opp 23Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Keenan Burton for 12 yards to the Clem 11 for a 1ST down.
12:411st & 10 at opp 11Rafael Little rush for 1 yard to the Clem 10.
12:042nd & 9 at opp 10Rafael Little rush for 9 yards to the Clem 1 for a 1ST down.
11:331st & goal at opp 1Micah Johnson rush for no gain to the Clem 1.
11:042nd & goal at opp 1Micah Johnson rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Kentucky 6, Clemson 0
11:04Lones Seiber extra point GOOD.Kentucky 7, Clemson 0
10:54Tim Masthay kickoff for 58 yards returned by CJ Spiller for 15 yards to the Clem 22.
Clemson Missed FG, 9 plays
10:291st & 10 at own 22Chansi Stuckey rush for 5 yards to the Clem 27.
10:202nd & 5 at own 27Will Proctor rush for 5 yards to the Kent 32, Clemson penalty 15 yard clipping accepted.
10:052nd & 15 at own 17Will Proctor pass complete to Chansi Stuckey for 36 yards to the Kent 47 for a 1ST down.
9:431st & 10 at opp 47James Davis rush for 4 yards to the Kent 43.
9:162nd & 6 at opp 43James Davis rush for 21 yards to the Kent 22 for a 1ST down.
8:591st & 10 at opp 22Will Proctor pass incomplete to James Davis.
8:392nd & 10 at opp 22James Davis rush for 2 yards to the Kent 20.
8:113rd & 8 at opp 20Will Proctor pass incomplete to Michael Palmer.
8:064th & 8 at opp 20Jad Dean 37 yard field goal MISSED.
Kentucky Punt, 5 plays
7:431st & 10 at own 20Rafael Little rush for 9 yards to the Kent 29.
7:212nd & 1 at own 29Rafael Little rush for 1 yard to the Kent 30 for a 1ST down.
6:551st & 10 at own 30Rafael Little rush for 7 yards to the Kent 37.
6:422nd & 3 at own 37Rafael Little rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Kent 35.
6:083rd & 5 at own 35Andre’ Woodson sacked by Dorell Scott at the Kent 23 for a loss of 12 yards, Kentucky penalty holding declined.
5:434th & 17 at own 23Timeout KENTUCKY, clock 05:43.
5:254th & 17 at own 23Tim Masthay punt for 28 yards, returned by Jacoby Ford for 2 yards to the Kent 49.
Clemson Missed FG, 7 plays
5:011st & 10 at opp 49CJ Spiller rush for 4 yards to the Kent 45.
4:242nd & 6 at opp 45Will Proctor pass complete to Aaron Kelly for 20 yards to the Kent 25 for a 1ST down.
4:181st & 10 at opp 25CJ Spiller rush for 12 yards to the Kent 13 for a 1ST down.
3:481st & 10 at opp 13CJ Spiller rush for 7 yards to the Kent 6.
3:132nd & 3 at opp 6Will Proctor sacked by Myron Pryor at the Kent 9 for a loss of 3 yards.
2:343rd & 6 at opp 9Will Proctor pass incomplete to Chansi Stuckey.
2:294th & 6 at opp 9Jad Dean 28 yard field goal MISSED, Clemson penalty personal foul on Chansi Stuckey, Kentucky penalty unsportsmanlike conduct on Marcus McClinton offsetting.
Kentucky Punt, 6 plays
1:581st & 10 at own 20Rafael Little rush for no gain to the Kent 20.
1:082nd & 10 at own 20Tony Dixon rush for 9 yards to the Kent 29.
0:483rd & 1 at own 29Andre’ Woodson rush for 3 yards to the Kent 32 for a 1ST down.
0:271st & 10 at own 32Andre’ Woodson pass incomplete to Keenan Burton.
0:002nd & 10 at own 32Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Curtis Pulley for a loss of 1 yard to the Kent 31.
Q2 14:443rd & 10 at own 32Andre’ Woodson sacked by Gaines Adams at the Kent 25 for a loss of 7 yards.
Q2 14:024th & 17 at own 25Tim Masthay punt for 28 yards, fair catch by Jacoby Ford at the Clem 47.
2nd quarter10 drives, then Kentucky 14, Clemson 6
Clemson Fumble, 1 play
13:411st & 10 at own 47Kentucky penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
13:171st & 5 at opp 48James Davis rush for 5 yards, fumbled at the Kent 45, forced by Jamil Paris, recovered by Jamil Paris at the Kent 45.
Kentucky Punt, 6 plays
12:561st & 10 at own 45Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Rafael Little for 4 yards to the Kent 49.
11:532nd & 6 at own 49Rafael Little rush for 5 yards to the Clem 46.
11:453rd & 1 at opp 46Andre’ Woodson pass incomplete to Steve Johnson, Clemson penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
11:361st & 10 at opp 41Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Steve Johnson for 6 yards to the Clem 35.
11:052nd & 4 at opp 35Kentucky penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
10:252nd & 14 at opp 45Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Keenan Burton for 3 yards to the Clem 42.
9:443rd & 11 at opp 42Andre’ Woodson sacked by C.J. Gaddis and Ricky Sapp at the Kent 42 for a loss of 16 yards.
9:074th & 27 at own 42Tim Masthay punt for 4 yards punt out-of-bounds at the Kent 46.
Clemson Touchdown pass, 3 plays
8:411st & 10 at opp 46Jacoby Ford rush for 14 yards to the Kent 32 for a 1ST down.
8:231st & 10 at opp 32CJ Spiller rush for no gain to the Kent 32.
8:142nd & 10 at opp 32Will Proctor pass complete to Durrell Barry for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Kentucky 7, Clemson 6
8:14John Early extra point MISSED.
8:10Cole Chason kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Kentucky Fumble, 1 play
7:471st & 10 at own 20Rafael Little rush for no gain, fumbled at the Kent 19, forced by C.J. Gaddis, recovered by Maurice Nelson at the Kent 19.
Clemson Interception, 1 play
7:091st & 10 at opp 19Will Proctor pass intercepted by Trevard Lindley at the Kent 0, returned for no gain to the Kent 20.
Kentucky Fumble, 3 plays
7:021st & 10 at own 20Tony Dixon rush for 4 yards to the Kent 24.
6:032nd & 6 at own 24Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Tony Dixon for a loss of 3 yards to the Kent 21.
5:283rd & 9 at own 21Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Jacob Tamme for 8 yards, fumbled at the Kent 29, recovered by Clem at the Kent 29.
Clemson Fumble, 2 plays
4:551st & 10 at opp 29Reggie Merriweather rush for 1 yard to the Kent 28.
4:382nd & 9 at opp 28Will Proctor pass complete to Chansi Stuckey for 13 yards, fumbled at the Kent 14, forced by Marcus McClinton, recovered by Trevard Lindley at the Kent 14, tackled by Marcus McClinton.
Kentucky Touchdown pass, 5 plays
4:031st & 10 at own 14Tony Dixon rush for 2 yards to the Kent 16.
3:002nd & 8 at own 16Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Keenan Burton for 2 yards to the Kent 18.
2:503rd & 6 at own 18Andre’ Woodson rush for 2 yards to the Kent 20.
2:504th & 4 at own 20Timeout CLEMSON, clock 02:50.
2:364th & 4 at own 20Tim Masthay pass complete to Marcus McClinton for 10 yards to the Kent 30 for a 1ST down.
2:141st & 10 at own 30Andre’ Woodson pass complete to DeMoreo Ford for 70 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Kentucky 13, Clemson 6
2:14Lones Seiber extra point GOOD.Kentucky 14, Clemson 6
2:02Tim Masthay kickoff for 64 yards returned by CJ Spiller for 22 yards to the Clem 23.
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
1:331st & 10 at own 23Will Proctor pass complete to James Davis for 4 yards to the Clem 27.
1:212nd & 6 at own 27Will Proctor pass incomplete to Durrell Barry.
1:173rd & 6 at own 27Will Proctor pass incomplete to Chansi Stuckey.
1:024th & 6 at own 27Cole Chason punt for 44 yards, returned by Rafael Little for 2 yards to the Kent 31.
Kentucky Missed FG, 5 plays
0:411st & 10 at own 31Andre’ Woodson pass incomplete to Keenan Burton, broken up by Chris Chancellor.
0:352nd & 10 at own 31Andre’ Woodson pass incomplete to Steve Johnson.
0:253rd & 10 at own 31Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Steve Johnson for 51 yards to the Clem 18 for a 1ST down.
0:251st & 10 at opp 18Timeout KENTUCKY, clock 00:25.
0:201st & 10 at opp 18Kentucky penalty 5 yard ineligible downfield on pass accepted, no play.
0:071st & 15 at opp 23Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Tony Dixon for 5 yards to the Clem 18.
0:012nd & 10 at opp 18Timeout KENTUCKY, clock 00:01.
0:002nd & 10 at opp 18Lones Seiber 36 yard field goal MISSED.
Q3 14:54Tim Masthay kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Kentucky 21, Clemson 6
Clemson Fumble, 10 plays
14:341st & 10 at own 20Will Proctor pass incomplete to Michael Palmer.
14:232nd & 10 at own 20Will Proctor rush for 8 yards to the Clem 28.
13:353rd & 2 at own 28Will Proctor pass complete to Tyler Grisham for 6 yards to the Clem 34 for a 1ST down.
13:141st & 10 at own 34James Davis rush for 4 yards to the Clem 38.
12:392nd & 6 at own 38James Davis rush for 5 yards to the Clem 43.
12:043rd & 1 at own 43James Davis rush for 3 yards to the Clem 46 for a 1ST down.
11:431st & 10 at own 46James Davis rush for 11 yards to the Kent 43 for a 1ST down.
11:221st & 10 at opp 43Will Proctor pass complete to Tyler Grisham for 4 yards to the Kent 39.
11:152nd & 6 at opp 39Will Proctor pass incomplete to Chansi Stuckey.
11:153rd & 6 at opp 39Timeout CLEMSON, clock 11:15.
10:583rd & 6 at opp 39Will Proctor sacked by Wesley Woodyard, fumbled at the Kent 32, recovered by Kent at the Kent 32, tackled by Wesley Woodyard.
Kentucky Touchdown pass, 6 plays
10:421st & 10 at own 32Rafael Little rush for 3 yards to the Kent 35.
10:172nd & 7 at own 35Rafael Little rush for 4 yards to the Kent 39.
9:293rd & 3 at own 39Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Jacob Tamme for 19 yards to the Clem 42 for a 1ST down.
9:171st & 10 at opp 42Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Keenan Burton for 13 yards to the Clem 29 for a 1ST down.
8:461st & 10 at opp 29Rafael Little rush for 5 yards to the Clem 24.
8:092nd & 5 at opp 24Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Dicky Lyons Jr. for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Kentucky 20, Clemson 6
8:09Lones Seiber extra point GOOD.Kentucky 21, Clemson 6
7:57Tim Masthay kickoff for 65 yards returned by Jacoby Ford for 29 yards to the Clem 29.
Clemson Punt, 6 plays
7:271st & 10 at own 29CJ Spiller rush for 1 yard to the Clem 30.
7:012nd & 9 at own 30Will Proctor rush for 2 yards to the Clem 32.
6:463rd & 7 at own 32Will Proctor rush for 19 yards to the Kent 49 for a 1ST down.
6:221st & 10 at opp 49Will Proctor pass incomplete to Jacoby Ford.
6:152nd & 10 at opp 49Will Proctor pass complete to Aaron Kelly for 8 yards to the Kent 41.
6:083rd & 2 at opp 41Clemson penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
5:423rd & 12 at own 49Will Proctor pass incomplete to Aaron Kelly.
5:164th & 12 at own 49Cole Chason punt for 40 yards, returned by Rafael Little for 11 yards to the Kent 22, Kentucky penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
Kentucky Punt, 9 plays
5:071st & 10 at own 12Rafael Little rush for 1 yard to the Kent 13.
4:282nd & 9 at own 13Andre’ Woodson pass incomplete to Steve Johnson, Clemson penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted.
4:221st & 10 at own 28Terell Bankhead rush for 20 yards to the Kent 48 for a 1ST down.
4:061st & 10 at own 48Andre’ Woodson pass incomplete to Keenan Burton.
3:492nd & 10 at own 48Terell Bankhead rush for 2 yards to the 50 yard line.
3:173rd & 8 at the 50Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Steve Johnson for 10 yards to the Clem 40 for a 1ST down.
3:101st & 10 at opp 40Kentucky penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
2:541st & 20 at the 50Rafael Little rush for no gain to the 50 yard line.
2:082nd & 20 at the 50Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Curtis Pulley for 6 yards to the Clem 44.
1:313rd & 14 at opp 44Andre’ Woodson pass incomplete to Rafael Little.
1:244th & 14 at opp 44Tim Masthay punt for 44 yards for a touchback.
Clemson Punt, 5 plays
1:151st & 10 at own 20Will Proctor pass complete to Michael Palmer for 3 yards to the Clem 23.
0:272nd & 7 at own 23Will Proctor pass complete to Jacoby Ford for 7 yards to the Clem 30 for a 1ST down.
0:001st & 10 at own 30Will Proctor pass incomplete to Tyler Grisham.
Q4 14:232nd & 10 at own 30Will Proctor sacked by Roger Williams at the Clem 25 for a loss of 5 yards.
Q4 14:033rd & 15 at own 25Will Proctor pass complete to Tyler Grisham for 3 yards to the Clem 28.
Q4 13:134th & 12 at own 28Cole Chason punt for 47 yards, returned by Rafael Little for 47 yards to the Clem 28.
4th quarter5 drives, then Kentucky 28, Clemson 20
Kentucky Touchdown pass, 4 plays
12:521st & 10 at opp 28Tony Dixon rush for 9 yards to the Clem 19.
12:082nd & 1 at opp 19Tony Dixon rush for 6 yards to the Clem 13 for a 1ST down.
11:381st & 10 at opp 13Andre’ Woodson pass incomplete to John Conner.
11:292nd & 10 at opp 13Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Jacob Tamme for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Kentucky 27, Clemson 6
11:29Lones Seiber extra point GOOD.Kentucky 28, Clemson 6
11:21Tim Masthay kickoff for 53 yards returned by CJ Spiller for 10 yards to the Clem 22.
Clemson Touchdown pass, 11 plays
10:561st & 10 at own 22Will Proctor pass incomplete to Chansi Stuckey.
10:492nd & 10 at own 22Will Proctor pass complete to Tyler Grisham for 18 yards to the Clem 40 for a 1ST down.
10:301st & 10 at own 40Will Proctor rush for 12 yards to the Kent 48 for a 1ST down.
10:021st & 10 at opp 48Will Proctor pass complete to Aaron Kelly for 7 yards to the Kent 41.
9:362nd & 3 at opp 41Will Proctor pass complete to Chansi Stuckey for 19 yards to the Kent 22 for a 1ST down.
9:081st & 10 at opp 22Will Proctor pass complete to James Davis for 9 yards to the Kent 13.
8:322nd & 1 at opp 13Will Proctor pass complete to Aaron Kelly for 5 yards to the Kent 8 for a 1ST down.
8:221st & goal at opp 8Will Proctor pass incomplete to Chansi Stuckey.
8:172nd & goal at opp 8Will Proctor pass incomplete to Chansi Stuckey.
8:073rd & goal at opp 8Will Proctor sacked by Jeremy Jarmon at the Kent 18 for a loss of 10 yards.
7:254th & 0 at opp 18Will Proctor pass complete to Tyler Grisham for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Kentucky 28, Clemson 12
8:07Two-point conversion attempt, Will Proctor rush FAILED.
7:15Cole Chason kickoff for 49 yards returned by Rafael Little for 23 yards to the Kent 39.
Kentucky Turnover on downs, 9 plays
6:431st & 10 at own 39Rafael Little rush for 4 yards to the Kent 43.
5:412nd & 6 at own 43Tony Dixon rush for no gain to the Kent 43.
5:183rd & 6 at own 43Andre’ Woodson pass complete to Dicky Lyons Jr. for 25 yards to the Clem 32 for a 1ST down.
4:461st & 10 at opp 32Tony Dixon rush for a loss of 6 yards to the Clem 38.
4:172nd & 16 at opp 38Terell Bankhead rush for 17 yards to the Clem 21 for a 1ST down.
4:051st & 10 at opp 21John Conner rush for 1 yard to the Clem 20.
3:302nd & 9 at opp 20Rafael Little rush for 7 yards to the Kent 13, Kentucky penalty 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct accepted.
3:243rd & 17 at opp 28Rafael Little rush for 2 yards to the Clem 26.
3:244th & 14 at opp 25Timeout CLEMSON, clock 03:24.
3:174th & 15 at opp 26Andre’ Woodson pass incomplete to Dicky Lyons Jr.
Clemson Touchdown pass, 9 plays
2:541st & 10 at own 26Will Proctor pass complete to Aaron Kelly for 9 yards to the Clem 35.
2:112nd & 1 at own 35Will Proctor pass complete to La’Donte Harris for 4 yards to the Clem 39 for a 1ST down.
2:081st & 10 at own 39Will Proctor pass incomplete to Durrell Barry.
1:562nd & 10 at own 39Will Proctor pass complete to Reggie Merriweather for 5 yards to the Clem 44.
1:283rd & 5 at own 44Will Proctor pass complete to Chansi Stuckey for 27 yards to the Kent 29 for a 1ST down.
1:151st & 10 at opp 29Will Proctor pass incomplete to Chansi Stuckey.
1:002nd & 10 at opp 29Will Proctor sacked by Dominic Lewis at the Kent 43 for a loss of 14 yards, Kentucky penalty 29 yard personal foul accepted.
0:501st & 10 at opp 14Will Proctor pass complete to Chansi Stuckey for a loss of 3 yards to the Kent 17.
0:502nd & 13 at opp 17Timeout CLEMSON, clock 00:50.
0:442nd & 13 at opp 17Will Proctor pass complete to Aaron Kelly for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Kentucky 28, Clemson 18
0:441st & 0 at opp 3Clemson penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
0:44Two-point conversion attempt, Will Proctor pass to Michael Palmer GOOD.Kentucky 28, Clemson 20
0:40John Early kickoff for 18 yards downed at the Kent 47.
Kentucky End of game, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 47Andre’ Woodson rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Kent 45.

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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Kentucky leads 8–⁠6 in 14 meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2023Clemson 38, Kentucky 35Gator Bowl
2009Clemson 21, Kentucky 13Music City Bowl
2006Kentucky 28, Clemson 20Music City Bowl
1993Clemson 14, Kentucky 13Peach Bowl
1985Kentucky 26, Clemson 7
1982Clemson 24, Kentucky 6

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