Morgan Newton was fed to the Gators today at the Swamp as Kentucky was dominated by Florida 38-0.
Kentucky’s usual starting quarterback, Maxwell Smith, was out with an injured shoulder and the the offense couldn’t ever get above water.
Morgan Newton threw 3 interceptions in the first half, and even though the Kentucky defense played its best game of the season, there was no way the Wildcats could recover.
If it wasn’t over throws on short passes, it was over throws on deep passes, and Morgan Newton made it known why he didn’t win the starting quarterback job.
The biggest question today was why Newton was put in the situation he was for so long, as many thought freshman Jalen Whitlow should have played long before the 4th quarter, which was when he finally saw the field. The decisiion wouldn’t have been about winning and losing, but saving Morgan Newton from what ensued.
You can check out what happened in the first half here, but the second half was pretty much the same as Florida used long drives to score on a worn out Kentucky defense.
I am just sad that Kentucky pretty much quit after halftime and that is not good news for Joker Phillips job status at the University of Kentucky.
South Carolina comes into Commonwealth Stadium next week and the big question is if Kentucky has a chance to win, but how many will actually show up to watch it.
Here are the game notes from Florida’s 26th straight win over Kentucky:
Team Records and Series Notes
Kentucky is 1-3 overall, 0-1 in the Southeastern Conference. Florida is 4-0 overall, 3-0 in the SEC.
Florida leads the series 46-17, including 26-4 in Gainesville.
Kentucky returns to action on Saturday, Sept. 29, with the SEC home opener vs. South Carolina. Game time is 7 p.m. at Commonwealth Stadium and the game will be televised on ESPN or ESPN2.
Team Notes
Kentucky won the toss and elected to defer to the second half.
UK rushed the ball a season-high 32 times today.
The Wildcats offensive line didn’t allow a sack and totaled three sacks on defense.
Kentucky was shutout for the first time since Oct. 14, 2006 vs. LSU, 49-0.
Game Summary
1st Quarter Summary
UK-M.Newton completes a 24-yard pass to J.George at the 50.
UK-R.Sanders rushes for 10 yards to the UF40.
UK-M.Newton pass incomplete to R.Shields on 4th and 3 at the UF33
UF-K.Christy punts 53 yards to the UK8.
UF-J.Driskel rushes for 38 yards to the UK10.
UF-C.Sturgis made a 27-yard field goal. UF 3, UK 0 (5:18)
UK-J.George rushes for 12 yards to the UK37.
UK-R.Sanders rushes for 12 yards to the UF49.
UK-C.McIntosh missed a 54-yard field goal wide left.
UF-J.Driskel sacked by UK-A.Dupree for a loss of 6 yards at the UF40.
UF-J.Driskel completes a 24-yard pass to F.Hammond at the UK36.
2nd Quarter Summary
UF-M.Gillislee rushes for 11 yards to the UK14.
UF-M.Gillislee rushes for a 1-yard TD. C.Sturgis made the PAT. UF 10, UK 0 (12:04)
UK-M.Newton intercepted by UF-D.Saunders and returned to the UK23.
UF-J.Driskel intercepted by UK-M.Neloms in the end zone.
It was Neloms second interception of his career and this season.
UK-M.Newton intercepted by UF-J.Watkins and returned for a TD.
C.Sturgis made the PAT. UF 17, UK 0 (8:24)
UK-M.Newton rushes for 24 yards to the UF36.
UK-C.McIntosh missed a 46-yard field goal wide right.
UF-J.Driskel completes a 52-yard pass to O.Hines at the UK23.
UF- C.Sturgis missed a 39-yard field goal. Blocked by UK-C.Okwu (2:55)
UF-J.Driskel completes a 19-yard TD pass to Q.Dunbar.
C.Sturgis made the PAT. UF 24, UK 0 (0:44)
UK-M.Newton intercepted by UF-M.Taylor and returned to the UK29.
UF-J.Driskel was sacked by UK-T.Wyndham for a loss of one yard at the UK30.
3rd Quarter Summary
UF-J.Driskel completes a 12-yard pass to J.Reed at the UK46.
UF-J.Driskel completes an 11-yard pass to M.Gillislee at the UK35.
UF-J.Driskel completes a 16-yard pass to F.Hammond at the UK13.
UF-J.Driskel rushes for a 1- yard TD. C.Sturgis made the PAT. UF 31, UK 0 (2:50)
4th Quarter Summary
UF-J.Driskel was sacked by UK-A.Davis for a loss of 8 yards at the UF33.
UK-J.Whitlow in at QB (12:52)
UF-M.Jones rushes for 11 yards to the UK26
UF-J.Brissett rushes for a 1-yard TD. C.Sturgis made the PAT. UF 38, UK 0 (6:47)
UK-J.Whitlow completes a 12-yard pass to A.J.Legree at the UK35.
UK-D.Mobley rushes for 13 yards to the UF45.
UF-Ch.Johnson rushes for 17 yards to the UF42.
Individual Notes
Junior Tailback Jonathan George tied a season high with 52 yards rushing on 13 carries.
Freshman Tailback Dyshawn Mobley rushed four times for a career-high 22 yards.
Sophomore Linebacker Alvin “Bud” Dupree has made at least one big play (QB sack, tackle for loss, fumble caused, fumble recovery or pass breakup) in eight consecutive games. Dupree finished with eight tackles, including a sack for a six yard loss.
Junior TB Jonathan George, junior DT Tristian Johnson and freshman DB Cody Quinn all made their first career starts. Freshman QB Jalen Whitlow also earned his first extended action of the season. Whitlow played sparingly in the Kent State game.
