Vanderbilt at Kentucky

Saturday, November 7, 1970

Vanderbilt beat Kentucky 18–⁠17. It was their 43rd meeting; after it, Vanderbilt led the series 23–⁠13–⁠4 in the games on file.

AwayVanderbilt4–⁠7 in 1970
18
HomeKentucky2–⁠9 in 1970
17

FinalHigh 63°F, low 43°FAttendance 30,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Kentucky 56% to win. Vanderbilt won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Kentucky leads 48–⁠45–⁠4; as played, 49–⁠42–⁠4 in the 95 games on file; the official count covers all 98 meetings, counting the 55 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Vanderbilt 45, Kentucky 17
2024Vanderbilt 20, Kentucky 13
2023Kentucky 45, Vanderbilt 28
2022Vanderbilt 24, Kentucky 21
2021Kentucky 34, Vanderbilt 17
2020Kentucky 38, Vanderbilt 35

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