Hal Mumme reflects on Kentucky football's 1997 overtime win over Alabama

Former Kentucky head coach Hal Mumme recently discussed the Wildcats' 1997 overtime victory against Alabama at Commonwealth Stadium. The game marked Kentucky's first win in the series since 1922 and remains a signature moment of the early Mumme era. Quarterback Tim Couch led the offense with 355 passing yards and four touchdowns, while defensive plays including a blocked field goal return by Anwar Stewart kept the team competitive. The victory followed a loss to Florida that had bolstered team confidence despite the lopsided final score. Mumme also noted a professional connection to Alabama's coach at the time, Mike DuBose, who later sought the coach's input for his own staff hires at Millsaps College. The win stands as a significant event in school history.

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