Kentucky hands Tennessee Tech their first loss of the season 42-10

Jeff Hauser

Kentucky hands Tennessee Tech their first loss of the season 42-10 image

Kentucky used a dominant ground attack and steady quarterback play to roll past previously unbeaten Tennessee Tech 42-10 on Saturday. This was the Wildcats third straight win, improving them to 5-5 on Senior Day.

Cutter Boley completed 18-of-21 passes for 236 yards and a touchdown and added a rushing score for Kentucky, which controlled the game after a competitive first half. The Wildcats finished with five rushing touchdowns, which overwhelmed the Golden Eagles' defense. 

Seth McGowan led the charge with three touchdown runs and 72 yards on 17 carries. Dante Dowdell added a 19-yard scoring burst in the fourth quarter, and Boley’s keeper in the first half set the tone for a Kentucky offense that consistently moved the ball.

Tennessee Tech (10-1) entered with an unbeaten record in FCS play but struggled to keep pace after halftime. The Golden Eagles were stopped on a key fourth down in the third quarter and never threatened again.

Kendrick Law caught 11 passes for 124 yards for Kentucky, who outgained Tech 468-264 on the day. 

Mark Stoops' team now turns its attention to Vanderbilt with two opportunities left to become bowl eligible this season. 

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