| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | 10 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Kentucky | 7 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 37 |
Game flow
Kentucky won by 7 · 12 scoresLead changes
3
2 times tied
UK biggest lead
+7
Q4 0:00
VT biggest lead
+10
Q2 10:20
Time in front
UK 4% · VT 79%
tied 17% · 2:31 vs 47:28 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Kentucky is ahead, below it Virginia Tech. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
11:15
FG Brian Johnson 54 Yd Field Goal 10 plays, 39 yds, 3:45 · from VT 25
VT 3–0 UK4:20
TD Lynn Bowden Jr. 25 Yd Run (Matt Ruffolo Kick)12 plays, 80 yds, 6:55 · from UK 20
VT 3–7 UK2:04
TD Damon Hazelton 18 Yd pass from Hendon Hooker (Brian Johnson Kick)5 plays, 75 yds, 2:16 · from VT 25
VT 10–7 UK2nd quarter
10:20
TD Dalton Keene 6 Yd pass from Hendon Hooker (Brian Johnson Kick)9 plays, 60 yds, 4:40 · from VT 40
VT 17–7 UK0:53
TD Christopher Rodriguez Jr. 2 Yd Run (Matt Ruffolo Kick)8 plays, 64 yds, 4:09 · from UK 36
VT 17–14 UK3rd quarter
11:29
FG Matt Ruffolo 40 Yd Field Goal 7 plays, 43 yds, 3:31 · from UK 35
VT 17–17 UK9:57
TD Deshawn McClease 43 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)4 plays, 76 yds, 1:32 · from VT 24
VT 24–17 UK7:57
TD Lynn Bowden Jr. 61 Yd Run (Matt Ruffolo Kick)5 plays, 75 yds, 2:00 · from UK 25
VT 24–24 UK3:13
FG Brian Johnson 40 Yd Field Goal 12 plays, 53 yds, 4:44 · from VT 25
VT 27–24 UK4th quarter
12:47
FG Brian Johnson 27 Yd Field Goal 6 plays, 30 yds, 2:46 · from UK 39
VT 30–24 UK0:15
TD Josh Ali 13 Yd pass from Lynn Bowden Jr. (Matt Ruffolo Kick)18 plays, 85 yds, 8:10 · from UK 15
VT 30–31 UK0:00
REC Jordan Wright 28 Yd Fumble Return 18 plays, 85 yds, 8:10 · from UK 15
VT 30–37 UKDrives
UK 5/9 scoredVT 7/10 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | VT | VT 25 | 10 | 39 | 3:45 | Field Goal |
| Q1 | 11:15 | UK | UK 20 | 12 | 80 | 6:55 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 4:20 | VT | VT 25 | 5 | 75 | 2:16 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 2:04 | UK | UK 25 | 3 | -3 | 2:04 | Punt |
| Q1 | VT | VT 40 | 9 | 60 | 4:40 | Touchdown | |
| Q2 | 10:20 | UK | UK 18 | 6 | 30 | 3:18 | Punt |
| Q2 | 7:02 | VT | VT 28 | 3 | 3 | 2:00 | Punt |
| Q2 | 5:02 | UK | UK 36 | 8 | 64 | 4:09 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 0:53 | VT | VT 25 | 3 | 19 | 0:53 | End of Half |
| Q3 | 15:00 | UK | UK 35 | 7 | 43 | 3:31 | Field Goal |
| Q3 | 11:29 | VT | VT 24 | 4 | 76 | 1:32 | Touchdown |
| Q3 | 9:57 | UK | UK 25 | 5 | 75 | 2:00 | Touchdown |
Win probability
Kentucky 100% · pregame line Virginia Tech −2.5 (closing line)The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.
Box score
| Passing | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon Hooker | 12/22 | 110 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 74.8 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deshawn McClease | 11 | 126 | 11.5 | 1 | 43 |
| Hendon Hooker | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | 0 | 14 |
| Keshawn King | 7 | 25 | 3.6 | 0 | 14 |
| Tre Turner | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 12 |
| Tayvion Robinson | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Mitchell | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 22 |
| Damon Hazelton | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 1 | 18 |
| Tayvion Robinson | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 12 |
| Deshawn McClease | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 17 |
| Tre Turner | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 |
| Dalton Keene | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 |
| Keshawn King | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 9 |
| Hendon Hooker | 0 | -4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brion Murray | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Johnson | 3/3 | 100.0 | 54 | 3/3 | 12 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Bradburn | 2 | 83 | 41.5 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
Biggest plays
UK +94% Q4 0:15 Lynn Bowden Jr. pass complete to Josh Ali for 13 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK)
VT +64% Q4 0:15 Grant McKinniss kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
UK +48% Q4 0:00 Hendon Hooker pass complete to Tayvion Robinson for 6 yds lat. to Damon Hazelton for 3 yds lat. to James Mitchell for a loss of 2 yards lat. to Hendon Hooker for a loss of 4 yards for a TD Hendon Hooker fumbled, recovered by Kent Jordan Wright , return for 28 yds
UK +27% Q3 7:57 Lynn Bowden Jr. run for 61 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK)
VT +23% Q3 9:57 Deshawn McClease run for 43 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK)
Team stats
| Stat | VT | UK |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 20 | 22 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-11 | 6-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 3-3 |
| Total Yards | 329 | 404 |
| Passing | 110 | 73 |
| Comp/Att | 12/22 | 6/13 |
| Yards per pass | 5.0 | 5.6 |
| Rushing | 219 | 331 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 55 |
| Yards per rush | 6.6 | 6.0 |
| Penalties | 2-30 | 6-65 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 24:14 | 35:46 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:00 3rd & 10 at VT 25 Hendon Hooker pass complete to Tayvion Robinson for 6 yds lat. to Damon Hazelton for 3 yds lat. to James Mitchell for a loss of 2 yards lat. to Hendon Hooker for a loss of 4 yards for a TD Hendon Hooker fumbled, recovered by Kent Jordan Wright , return for 28 yds
Q4 0:04 2nd & 10 at VT 25 Hendon Hooker pass incomplete to Damon Hazelton
Q4 0:09 1st & 10 at VT 25 Hendon Hooker pass incomplete to Damon Hazelton
Q4 0:15 Grant McKinniss kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
Q4 0:15 1st & 10 at VT 13 Lynn Bowden Jr. pass complete to Josh Ali for 13 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK)
Q4 0:19 Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 00:19
Q4 0:20 2nd & 8 at VT 22 Lynn Bowden Jr. run for 9 yds to the VTech 13 for a 1ST down
Q4 0:30 1st & 10 at VT 24 Lynn Bowden Jr. run for 2 yds to the VTech 22
Q4 0:55 4th & 1 at VT 26 Lynn Bowden Jr. run for 2 yds to the VTech 24 for a 1ST down
Q4 1:01 Timeout KENTUCKY, clock 01:01
Q4 1:05 3rd & 2 at VT 27 Kavosiey Smoke run for 1 yd to the VTech 26
Q4 1:30 2nd & 6 at VT 31 Lynn Bowden Jr. run for 4 yds to the VTech 27
Q4 2:11 1st & 10 at VT 35 Lynn Bowden Jr. run for 4 yds to the VTech 31
Q4 2:48 2nd & 6 at VT 44 Lynn Bowden Jr. run for 9 yds to the VTech 35 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:00 1st & 10 at VT 48 Christopher Rodriguez Jr. run for 4 yds to the VTech 44
Q4 3:37 4th & 7 at UK 43 Lynn Bowden Jr. pass complete to Josh Ali for 9 yds to the VTech 48 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:46 3rd & 7 at UK 43 Lynn Bowden Jr. pass incomplete to Ahmad Wagner
Q4 4:32 2nd & 7 at UK 43 Lynn Bowden Jr. run for no gain to the Kent 43
Q4 5:12 1st & 10 at UK 40 Lynn Bowden Jr. run for 3 yds to the Kent 43
Q4 6:00 2nd & 3 at UK 35 Kavosiey Smoke run for 5 yds to the Kent 40 for a 1ST down
Q4 6:24 1st & 10 at UK 28 Lynn Bowden Jr. run for 7 yds to the Kent 35
Q4 7:00 3rd & 1 at UK 24 Lynn Bowden Jr. run for 4 yds to the Kent 28 for a 1ST down
Q4 7:45 2nd & 3 at UK 22 Lynn Bowden Jr. run for 2 yds to the Kent 24
Q4 8:00 1st & 10 at UK 15 Lynn Bowden Jr. run for 7 yds to the Kent 22