Kentucky at Clemson

Saturday, September 11, 1971

Kentucky beat Clemson 13–⁠10. It was their seventh meeting; after it, Kentucky led the series 6–⁠1.

AwayKentucky3–⁠8 in 1971
13
HomeClemson5–⁠6 in 1971
10

FinalHigh 83°F, low 66°F, 0.24 in. of rainAttendance 34,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Clemson 57% to win. Kentucky won as Elo’s underdog.

Kentucky leads 8–⁠6 in 14 meetings, counting the seven since this game.

Recent meetings
2023Clemson 38, Kentucky 35Gator Bowl
2009Clemson 21, Kentucky 13Music City Bowl
2006Kentucky 28, Clemson 20Music City Bowl
1993Clemson 14, Kentucky 13Peach Bowl
1985Kentucky 26, Clemson 7
1982Clemson 24, Kentucky 6

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