Sept. 6, 2003

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Score: Kentucky 37, Murray State 6

Earning their first starts tonight for the Wildcats were TE Win Gaffron, LB Durrell White, LB Dustin Williams and OG Nate VanSickel. Anthony Thornton also made his first start at punter.

Murray State’s six points were the fewest allowed by Kentucky since a 31-5 win over LSU in 1999.

Vincent “Sweet Pea” Burns had a tackle for loss in the first quarter, extending his streak of eight-consecutive games with at least one tackle for loss. Burns finished with three TFL, tying his career high.

Vincent Burns’ safety in the second quarter was the second of his career. He also had a safety last season against Mississippi State.

Derek Abney caught his 14th career TD reception, ranking fifth in UK history.

Derek Abney broke the UK career record for all-purpose yardage. The old record was 4,280 all-purpose yards by Craig Yeast. Abney now has 4,317 career all-purpose yards.

Derek Abney also broke the UK career record for kickoff return yardage. The old record was 1,669 kickoff return yards by Kio Sanford. Abney now has 1,673 career kickoff return yards.

Chris Bernard’s 60-yard TD catch was the longest reception of his career.

Jared Lorenzen has broken the UK career record for passing yardage. The old record was 8,435 passing yards by Tim Couch. Lorenzen now has 8,566 career yards.

Glenn Holt had a 12-yard TD reception in the second quarter, his second TD in two games.

Jeremy Caudill recorded a career-high two sacks (minus 12 yards).

Muhammad Abdullah recorded his second interception of the season.

Raymond Fontaine had the first forced fumble and first fumble recovery of his career.

Alexis Bwenge’s 15-yard TD reception in the third quarter was the first TD of his career.