The third-ranked Texas Longhorns defended DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Week 13 against the Kentucky Wildcats 31-14. The game was decided by the running attack as Texas moved the chains consistently.
The Longhorns (10-1, 6-1) remain in the top spot in the SEC heading into next week’s massive game against Texas A&M. Wide receiver Gunnar Helm had a pair of touchdowns to lead the way for Texas.
The Wildcats (4-7, 1-7 SEC) officially cannot make a bowl game unless they are selected as an alternate, for which they would need to win next week.
Let’s look at the box score and discuss how this game went.
Kentucky vs. Texas box score
Kentucky vs. Texas box score
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Kentucky vs. Texas Game Summary
The Kentucky Wildcats struggled to get much going as they scored 14 points on 232 total yards. Their running game was abysmal as they ran 30 times for 21 yards (0.7 yards per attempt) and turned the ball over twice with a pair of interceptions.
The Texas Longhorns went 6-of-13 on third downs and 2-of-3 on fourth down tries. The Longhorns had 441 total yards of offense, but leaned on the running game in this one, as they had 47 carries for 250 yards (5.3 yards per attempt).
They also turned the ball over twice but never looked in any danger.
Below is the scoring breakdown for this game.
- 10:00 1Q: Quinn Ewers 3 Yard Passing TD to Gunnar Helm | 7-0 Texas
- 11:36 2Q: Brock Vandagriff 4 Yard Passing TD to Josh Kattus | 7-7
- 6:39 2Q: Jaydon Blue 5 Yard Rushing TD | 14-7 Texas
- 3:12 2Q: Quinn Ewers 17 Yard Passing TD to Gunar Helm | 21-7 Texas
- 0:10 2Q: Bert Auburn 49 Yard Field Goal | 24-7 Texas
- 2:41 3Q: Quinn Ewers Fumbles, Recovered by Jamon Dumas-Johnson for 25-Yard TD | Texas 24-14
- 3:10 4Q: Quintrevion Wisner1 Yard Rushing TD | 31-14 Texas
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