Oklahoma vs. Kentucky
Monday, January 1, 1951, Sugar Bowl Share
No. 3 Kentucky beat No. 1 Oklahoma 13–7. It was their first meeting; after it, Kentucky led the series 1–0.
FinalAttendance 80,206Referee: Ronald Gibbs (Big Seven; split crew: Big Seven, SEC)The game on Wikipedia
On the newsreel
- SUGAR BOWLNew Orleans clash sees Kentucky score first and then hold the touted Okla. "Sooners," to win, 13-7
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Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Oklahoma 62% to win. Kentucky pulled the upset.
The series
Every Oklahoma–Kentucky gameTied 2–2 in four meetings, counting the three since this game.
| 2026 | Kentucky 21, Oklahoma 13 | |
| 1982 | Oklahoma 29, Kentucky 8 | |
| 1980 | Oklahoma 29, Kentucky 7 | |
| 1950 | Kentucky 13, Oklahoma 7 | Sugar Bowl |
Around this game
Oklahoma
- Next gamevs. William & MarySept. 29, 1951
- SeasonOklahoma in 1950
- ProgramOklahoma history and records
Kentucky
- Next gamevs. Tennessee TechSept. 15, 1951
- SeasonKentucky in 1950
- ProgramKentucky history and records