In what is likely the first of many awards, Lynn Bowden has been named CFPA Performer of the Week for his outstanding play vs. Louisville. A rundown of Bowden’s incredible performance from UK:
- Rushed 22 times for a career-high 284 yards and career-high four touchdowns – breaking or tying six records in the process — in Kentucky’s 45-13 win over Louisville
- 284 yards broke the Southeastern Conference record for most rushing yards by a quarterback in a single game
- Set Governor’s Cup records for most rushing yards and most rushing touchdowns and was given the Howard Schnellenberger Award as the game’s Most Valuable Player
- Tied the school records for most touchdowns in a game and most rushing touchdowns in a game
- Averaged 12.