1,449 days ago, magic happened at Commonwealth Stadium. LSU came into Lexington on October 13th, 2007 undefeated and #1 in the AP Poll. They left Lexington defeated in a 3 overtime thriller in an instant classic that UK fans will never forget, myself included, being a senior at UK at the time. Now, the Wildcats are traveling to Baton Rouge with LSU ranked #1 again in the AP Poll. Could it happen again? Kickoff is set for 12:21 p.m. EST on the SEC Network. Here are some numbers and facts of interest headed into today’s game:
Various Records
Kentucky’s overall record vs. LSU: 16-38-1 (.300) (4-6 in the last 10 meetings)
Kentucky’s record vs. LSU in Baton Rouge: 5-22-1 (.196) (2-8 in the last 10 meetings)
Kentucky’s record vs. a ranked LSU team: 4-23-1 (.161) (2-8 in the last 10 meetings)
Kentucky’s record vs. teams ranked #1 in the AP Poll: 3-9 (.250) (2-8 in the last 10 meetings)
Kentucky’s longest winning streak against LSU: 2 games, done 4 times (1949-1950, 1976-1977, 1992-1993, 1998-1999)
Kentucky’s longest losing streak against LSU: 13 games (1961-1973)
Kentucky’s most points scored against LSU: 43 (2007)
Kentucky’s fewest points scored against LSU: 0, done 9 times (last in 2006)
LSU’s most points scored against Kentucky: 63 (1997)
LSU’s fewest points scored against Kentucky: 0, done 4 times (last in 1960)
Kentucky’s fewest points scored in a win against LSU: 3 (1960)
Kentucky’s most points scored in a loss against LSU: 30 (2002)
LSU’s fewest points scored in a win against Kentucky: 7 (1962)
LSU’s most points scored in a loss against Kentucky: 37 (2007)
Kentucky’s largest margin of victory against LSU: 26 points (1999)
Kentucky’s smallest margin of victory against LSU: 1 point (1954)
Kentucky’s largest margin of defeat against LSU: 49 points (2006)
Kentucky’s smallest margin of defeat against LSU: 3 points (1975, 1988, 1991, 2002)
Most combined points scored in a Kentucky/LSU game: 91 points (1997)
Fewest combined points scored in a Kentucky/LSU game: 3 points (1960)
Kentucky’s Top Individual Performances Against LSU
Passing
410 yards, Tim Couch (1997)
391 yards, Tim Couch (1998)
Receiving
134 yards, Steve Johnson (2007)
122 yards, Craig Yeast (1998)
112 yards, Aaron Boone (2002)
103 yards, Andy Murray (1986)
100 yards, Jimmy Robinson (1997)
100 yards, John Bolden (1988)
Rushing
192 yards, Alfred Rawls (1989)
192 yards, Sonny Collins (1975)
171 yards, Bill Leskovar (1950)
159 yards, Al Baker (1990)
143 yards, Artose Pinner (2002)
138 yards, Shawn Donigan (1979)
122 yards, Terry Henry (1979)
121 yards, Randy Brooks (1977)
107 yards, Raymond McLaurin (1995)
106 yards, Moe Williams (1993)
104 yards, Rodger Bird (1964)
100 yards, George Adams (1983)
Kentucky’s longest running play against LSU: 76 yards, Rodger Bird (1964)
Kentucky’s longest passing play against LSU: 77 yards, Jerry Woolum to Tom Hutchinson (1961)
Kentucky’s longest punt against LSU: 71 yards, John Tatterson (1972)
Kentucky’s longest made field goal against LSU: 52 yards, Doug Pelfrey (1992)
Kentucky’s longest kickoff return against LSU: 95 yards, Dicky Lyons, Sr. (1967)
Kentucky’s longest interception return against LSU: 81 yards, Dallas Owens (1977)
LSU’s Top Individual Performances Against Kentucky
Passing
383 yards, Rohan Davey (2001)
Receiving
201 yards, Devery Henderson (2002)
160 yards, Josh Reed (2001)
143 yards, Eric Martin (1983)
137 yards, Larry Foster (1998)
111 yards, Dwayne Bowe (2006)
110 yards, Lonny Myles (1969)
109 yards, Eric Martin (1982)
105 yards, Michael Clayton (2001)
103 yards, Todd Kinchen (1994)
Rushing
214 yards, Harvey Williams (1990)
212 yards, Kevin Faulk (1997)
170 yards, Dalton Hilliard (1984)
138 yards, Kevin Faulk (1996)
131 yards, Rondell Mealey (1997)
128 yards, LaBrandon Toefield (2001)
126 yards, Terry Robiskie (1976)
118 yards, Tommy Allen (1967)
114 yards, Nelson Stokley (1965)
108 yards, Billy Cannon (1958)
104 yards, Hokie Gajan (1979)
102 yards, Danny LeBlanc (1963)
100 yards, Dalton Hilliard (1982)
100 yards, Joe Labruzzo (1965)
LSU’s longest passing play against Kentucky: 80 yards, Norm Stevens to Al Doggett (1952)
LSU’s longest kickoff return against Kentucky: 100 yards, Eric Martin (1981)
LSU’s longest interception return against Kentucky: 100 yards, White Graves (1964)
LSU’s longest made field goal against Kentucky: 54 yards, Wade Richey (1996)
LSU’s longest punt against Kentucky: 86 yards, Donnie Jones (2002)
LSU’s longest punt return against Kentucky: 80 yards, Sammy Grezaffi (1964)
Team-By-Team Season Statistical Comparison (Ranked out of 120 FBS Teams)
Rushing Offense: Kentucky – 123 ypg (90th) LSU – 171 ypg (48th)
Passing Offense: Kentucky – 157.75 ypg (108th) LSU – 179 ypg (98th)
Total Offense: Kentucky – 280.75 ypg (113th) LSU – 350 ypg (88th)
Scoring Offense: Kentucky – 17 ppg (107th) LSU – 38.75 ppg (T-18th)
Rushing Defense: Kentucky – 203.75 ypg (103rd) LSU – 53.25 ypg (4th)
Passing Defense: Kentucky – 162.25 ypg (14th) LSU – 235.75 ypg (79th)
Total Defense: Kentucky – 366 ypg (63rd) LSU – 289 ypg (20th)
Scoring Defense: Kentucky – 22 ppg (46th) LSU – 14.25 ppg (14th)
Net Punting: Kentucky – 41.7 ypp (13th) LSU – 42.26 ypp (10th)
Punt Returns: Kentucky – 1.43 ypr (112th) LSU – 6.5 ypr (T-77th)
Kickoff Returns: Kentucky – 20.53 ypr (82nd) LSU – 25.08 ypr (24th)
Turnover Margin: Kentucky – -.25 topg (T-78th) LSU – +2 topg (4th)
Sacks: Kentucky – 1.75 spg (T-66th) LSU – 1.75 spg (T-66th)
Tackles For Loss: Kentucky – 4.75 tflpg (T-92nd) LSU – 8.5 tflpg (7th)
Sacks Allowed: Kentucky – 4 spg (T-117th) LSU – .75 spg (17th)
Individual Players in the Top 50
Interceptions: Winston Guy, Kentucky – .5 ipg (T-21st), Morris Claiborne, LSU – .5 ipg (T-21st)
Punting: Ryan Tydlacka, Kentucky – 44.36 ypp (15th)
Tackles: Danny Trevathan, Kentucky – 11.5 tpg (10th), Winston Guy, Kentucky – 10.25 tpg (T-22nd)
Tackles For Loss: Danny Trevathan, Kentucky – 1.38 tflpg (T-32nd)
Passing Efficiency: Jarrett Lee, LSU – 145.08 (43rd)
Kickoff Returns: Morris Claiborne, LSU – 32.44 ypr (8th)
Field Goals: Drew Alleman, LSU – 1.5 fgpg (T-23rd)
Scoring: Michael Ford, LSU – 9 ppg (T-43rd)
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