Defense leads Kentucky to 24-17 win over Southern Miss
Stephen Johnson threw for 176 yards and a touchdown and Kentucky's defense recovered two crucial fumbles in the second half to lead the Wildcats over Southern Mississippi 24-17 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Kentucky Wildcats
24
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 0 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
| USM | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
M. M. Roberts Stadium · 22,761 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Tennessee Volunteers | L 6-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Vanderbilt Commodores | W 34-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Oklahoma Sooners | W 21-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs LSU Tigers | W 35-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ South Carolina Gamecocks | W 35-34 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 12:42 24-17
Korey Robertson 26 Yd pass from Kwadra Griggs (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 0:49 24-10
Denzil Ware 20 Yd Fumble Return (Austin MacGinnis Kick)
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Field Goal 2:03 17-10
Austin MacGinnis 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:40 14-10
Korey Robertson 42 Yd pass from Kwadra Griggs (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 7:01 14-3
C.J. Conrad 23 Yd pass from Stephen Johnson (Austin MacGinnis Kick)
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Field Goal 8:21 7-3
Parker Shaunfield 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:54 7-0
Stephen Johnson 8 Yd Run (Austin MacGinnis Kick)
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UK
1 play, 0 yards, 0:47 · End of Game
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USM 0:47
4 plays, -10 yards, 0:50 · Downs
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UK 1:37
6 plays, 34 yards, 3:25 · Punt
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USM 5:02
6 plays, 43 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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UK 6:46
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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USM 8:44
3 plays, 25 yards, 0:52 · Fumble
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UK 9:36
6 plays, 13 yards, 3:06 · Punt
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USM 12:42
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:42 24-17
Korey Robertson 26 Yd pass from Kwadra Griggs (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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USM 0:49
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:14 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:49 24-10
Denzil Ware 20 Yd Fumble Return (Austin MacGinnis Kick)
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UK 2:03
7 plays, 31 yards, 3:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:03 17-10
Austin MacGinnis 41 Yd Field Goal
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USM 5:30
6 plays, 27 yards, 3:07 · Downs
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UK 8:37
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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USM 10:40
6 plays, 85 yards, 2:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:40 14-10
Korey Robertson 42 Yd pass from Kwadra Griggs (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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UK 12:52
3 plays, -4 yards, 0:49 · Punt
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USM 13:41
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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USM
1 play, 1 yard, 0:15 · End of Half
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UK 0:15
5 plays, 23 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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USM 2:43
9 plays, 29 yards, 4:11 · Punt
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UK 7:01
3 plays, 37 yards, 1:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:01 14-3
C.J. Conrad 23 Yd pass from Stephen Johnson (Austin MacGinnis Kick)
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USM 8:21
14 plays, 82 yards, 6:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:21 7-3
Parker Shaunfield 22 Yd Field Goal
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UK 14:54
3 plays, 14 yards, 1:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:54 7-0
Stephen Johnson 8 Yd Run (Austin MacGinnis Kick)
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USM 1:10
3 plays, -6 yards, 0:40 · Fumble
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UK 1:50
5 plays, 23 yards, 3:17 · Punt
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USM 5:07
4 plays, 30 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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UK 7:21
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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USM 9:01
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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UK 10:36
5 plays, 70 yards, 1:51 · Fumble
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USM 12:27
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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UK 13:26
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:34 · Punt
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
UK
USM
12
1st Downs
19
3-13
3rd down efficiency
4-17
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-4
254
Total Yards
364
176
Passing
309
11/20
Comp/Att
22/40
8.8
Yards per pass
7.7
78
Rushing
55
35
Rushing Attempts
38
2.2
Yards per rush
1.4
8-60
Penalties
8-69
1
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
3
0
Interceptions thrown
0
29:01
Possession
30:59
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