Quick answer
Kentucky Wildcats defeated Southern Miss Golden Eagles 31– in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Southern Miss Golden Eagles , Kentucky Wildcats 31.
Game summary
Kentucky Wildcats dominated Southern Miss Golden Eagles 31–0 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.
- Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 5 plays.
- Passing leader: Brock Vandagriff (Kentucky) — 169.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.38 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Demie Sumo-Karngbaye — 59.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Barion Brown — 4 rec, 28.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Kentucky (+0.322/play) vs Southern Miss (-0.393/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southern Miss Golden Eagles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
 Kentucky Wildcats | 6 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
USMSouthern Miss Golden EaglesBrock Vandagriff pass to Barion Brown for a touchdown (12 yards)
Field goal good from 41 yards
Demie Sumo-Karngbaye rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Brock Vandagriff pass to Barion Brown for a touchdown (12 yards)
Brock Vandagriff pass to Jordan Dingle for a touchdown (5 yards)
UKKentucky WildcatsFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Kentucky
Q1TD BBBarion BrownPoints+6
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- 0-6
Brock Vandagriff pass to Barion Brown for a touchdown (12 yards)
- Kentucky
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 24
- Score
- 0-9
Field goal good from 41 yards
- Kentucky
Q2TD DSDemie Sumo-KarngbayePoints+6
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- OPP EZ
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- 0-15
Demie Sumo-Karngbaye rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
- Kentucky
Q2TD BBBarion BrownPoints+6
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- OPP EZ
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- 0-21
Brock Vandagriff pass to Barion Brown for a touchdown (12 yards)
- Kentucky
Q3TD JDJordan DinglePoints+6
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- OPP EZ
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- 0-27
Brock Vandagriff pass to Jordan Dingle for a touchdown (5 yards)
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Brock Vandagriff (Kentucky) — 169.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +6.87 EPA
- Tate Rodemaker (Southern Miss) — 106.0 yds · -0.34 EPA/play -7.24 EPA
Rushing
- Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (Kentucky) — 59.0 yds · 1 TD +0.37 EPA
- Rodrigues Clark (Southern Miss) — 3.0 yds -0.38 EPA
- Brock Vandagriff (Kentucky) — 35.0 yds +0.72 EPA
Receiving
- Barion Brown (Kentucky) — 4 rec · 28.0 yds +1.63 EPA
- Dane Key (Kentucky) — 3 rec · 60.0 yds +0.80 EPA
- Dannis Jackson (Southern Miss) — 3 rec · 42.0 yds +1.28 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Vandagriff | Kentucky | 18 | 66.7% | 169 | 3 | +0.38 | +6.87 |
| Tate Rodemaker | Southern Miss | 21 | 61.9% | 106 | 0 | -0.34 | -7.24 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | Southern Miss | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 31 | 40 |
| EPA / play | -0.393 | +0.322 |
| Total EPA | -12.19 | +12.89 |
| Success rate | 38.7% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA / play | -0.345 | +0.382 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.495 | +0.273 |
| Yards | 126 | 315 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Kentucky | 6 | 36 | -2.06 | Interception |
| Q1 | Southern Miss | 2 | 24 | -2.30 | Interception |
| Q1 | Kentucky | 10 | 59 | +4.67 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | Southern Miss | 14 | 75 | -1.16 | Interception |
| Q2 | Kentucky | 5 | 35 | -0.60 | Punt |
| Q2 | Southern Miss | 3 | 5 | -1.49 | Punt |
| Q2 | Kentucky | 3 | 9 | -1.87 | Field goal |
| Q2 | Southern Miss | 2 | -2 | -1.49 | Punt |
| Q2 | Kentucky | 6 | 73 | +4.64 | Rush TD |
| Q2 | Southern Miss | 4 | 4 | -3.12 | Ended |
| Q2 | Kentucky | 3 | 34 | +4.47 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | Southern Miss | 1 | 7 | 0.00 | Ended |
| Q3 | Southern Miss | 5 | 13 | -2.63 | Punt |
| Q3 | Kentucky | 7 | 69 | +3.64 | Pass TD |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q1 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Tate Rodemaker pass to Kyirin Heath for 34 yards (3rd & 18) (+5.24 EPA)
- Q2 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Tate Rodemaker pass intercepted (-5.0 EPA)
- Q1 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Tate Rodemaker pass intercepted (-4.89 EPA)
- Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Brock Vandagriff pass intercepted (-3.93 EPA)
- Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Brock Vandagriff pass to Barion Brown for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.92 EPA)
- Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Brock Vandagriff pass to Barion Brown for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.39 EPA)
- Q2 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Ethan Crawford rushes for a loss of 2 yards (4th & 4) (-2.89 EPA)
- Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Brock Vandagriff pass to Fred Farrier II for 12 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.64 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Kentucky Wildcats controlled the final (31–) in Week 1.
- Passing edge: Brock Vandagriff (Kentucky) — 169.0 yds, 3 TD.
- EPA edge: Kentucky at 0.322 EPA/play.
- Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score of Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Kentucky Wildcats?
Southern Miss Golden Eagles 0, Kentucky Wildcats 31 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.
Who won Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Kentucky Wildcats?
Kentucky Wildcats won with a final score of 0–31.
Where can I find the Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Kentucky Wildcats box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628324.
Who led Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?
Brock Vandagriff (Kentucky) led passers with 169.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Kentucky Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Now 0-1 L
Kentucky Wildcats
Now 1-0 W
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