Washington and Lee at Kentucky

Saturday, October 5, 1940

Kentucky beat Washington and Lee 47–⁠12. It was their 16th meeting; after it, Kentucky led the series 8–⁠7–⁠1.

AwayWashington and Lee2–⁠7–⁠1 in 1940
12
HomeKentucky5–⁠3–⁠2 in 1940
47

FinalHigh 85°F, low 61°F, 0.01 in. of rain

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Kentucky 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Kentucky leads 10–⁠7–⁠1 in 18 meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
1942Kentucky 53, Washington and Lee 0
1941Kentucky 7, Washington and Lee 0
1940Kentucky 47, Washington and Lee 12
1938Washington and Lee 8, Kentucky 0
1937Kentucky 41, Washington and Lee 6
1936Kentucky 39, Washington and Lee 7

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