KENTUCKY POSTGAME NOTES
Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky
Sept. 1, 2011 * LP Field, Nashville, Tenn.
Attendance: 24,599
FINAL SCORE: Kentucky 14, Western Kentucky 3
Team Records and Series Notes
· This was the season opener for both teams.
· Kentucky leads the series, 3-0.
· Kentucky has won five-straight season openers, the most since an eight-game streak to open the 1987-94 seasons.
· Kentucky has won a school-record 20-consecutive regular-season non-conference games.
Kentucky will host Central Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 10th in its home opener.
UK Team Notes
· WKU won the toss and deferred to the second half.
· UK’s defense held WKU to 93 passing yards, the fewest since allowing only 90 yards passing at Ole Miss last season (Oct. 2, 2010).
· UK also held WKU to 234 total yards, the fewest by an opponent since Akron’s 172 total yards a year ago on Sept. 18, 2010.
· Kentucky’s defense held WKU without a TD, surrendering only three points. That’s the lowest scoring output by an opponent since shutting out Miami-Ohio, 42-0, on Sept. 5, 2009 in Cincinnati.
· The UK defense totaled four interceptions, the most by Kentucky since four picks vs. Idaho State on Sept. 10, 2005.
· The last time UK forced four turnovers was in its win over South Carolina on Oct. 16, 2010.
Game Summary
1st Quarter Summary
WKU’s Bobby Rainey rushed for 10 yards to the UK45.
WKU’s Kawaun Jakes sacked by UK’s Luke McDermott for a loss of 5
UK’s Morgan Newton intercepted by WKU’s Vince Williams at the UK32.
WKU’s Casey Tinius made a 41-yard FG. WKU 3, UK 0 (6:40)
UK’s Morgan Newton sacked by WKU’s Andrew Jackson for a loss of 5.
2nd Quarter Summary
WKU’s Kawaun Jakes completes a 25-yard pass to Boe Brand to the UK21.
WKU’s Casey Tinius missed a 34-yard FG attempt.
UK’s Ryan Tydlacka punted for 59 yards to the WKU7.
WKU’s Kawaun Jakes intercepted by UK’s Winston Guy at the WKU22.
It was Guy’s fourth career interception.
UK’s Josh Clemons rushed for a 14-yard TD. UK 7, WKU 3 (5:46)
It was Clemons’ first career touchdown.
WKU’s Kawaun Jakes sacked by UK’s Collins Ukwu for a loss of 6
UK’s Morgan Newton sacked for a loss of 11.
UK’s Morgan Newton completes a 6-yard pass to Stuart Hines.
It was Hines’ first career reception.
3rd Quarter Summary
WKU’s Kawaun Jakes intercepted by UK’s Ronnie Sneed returned to the WKU47.
It was Sneed’s first career interception.
UK’s Morgan Newton sacked by WKU’s Xavius Boyd for a loss of 11.
WKU’s Hendrix Brakefield punted for 58 yards to the UK7.
UK’s Ryan Tydlacka punted for 52 yards, returned 2 yards to the WKU6.
UK’s Morgan Newton completes a 34-yard pass to Gene McCaskill to the WKU40.
4th Quarter Summary
UK’s Morgan Newton intercepted by WKU’s Derrius Brooks at the WKU5.
UK’s Morgan Newton intercepted by WKU’s Jared Clendenin at the WKU42.
UK’s Morgan Newton rushed for 58 yards to the WKU26.
UK’s Morgan Newton completes a 31-yard TD pass to La’Rod King. UK 14, WKU 3 (4:35)
It was King’s 7th career touchdown reception.
WKU’s Kawaun Jakes intercepted by UK’s Martavius Neloms returned to the UK45.
It was Neloms’ first career interception.
WKU’s Kawaun Jakes intercepted by UK’s Winston Guy in the end zone.
It was Guy’s fifth career interception and second of the game.
UK Individual Notes
· Freshman Josh Clemons totaled 11 carries for 42 yards and a 14-yard TD.
· Senior QB Morgan Newton rushed for a career-high 68 yards, gaining 58 yards on a 4th quarter scramble. They are both career highs.
· Junior receiver La’Rod King led UK with two catches for 42 yards, including a 31-yard touchdown.
· Senior linebacker Ronnie Sneed posted a career-high 10 tackles.
· Senior safety Winston Guy totaled 10 tackles, including 2.5 for loss and notched two interceptions, the fourth and fifth INTs of his career.
· Senior Ryan Tydlacka punted seven times for a 47.1 yard average, including a 59 yarder.
· Senior linebacker Danny Trevathan had 13 tackles. He now has posted 10 consecutive games of double-figure tackles.
· Sophomore Kevin Mitchell (OG) and Junior Mikie Benton (FS) made their first starts.
· Senior OG Stuart Hines hauled in his first career reception at the end of the 2nd quarter.
