Kentucky at Auburn

Saturday, October 2, 1971

No. 5 Auburn beat Kentucky 38–⁠6. It was their 20th meeting; after it, Auburn led the series 14–⁠5–⁠1.

AwayKentucky3–⁠8 in 1971
6
Home5Auburn9–⁠2 in 1971
38

FinalHigh 89°F, low 58°FAttendance 48,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Auburn 87% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Auburn leads 28–⁠7–⁠1 in 36 meetings, counting the 16 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Kentucky 10, Auburn 3
2024Auburn 24, Kentucky 10
2020Auburn 29, Kentucky 13
2015Auburn 30, Kentucky 27
2010Auburn 37, Kentucky 34
2009Kentucky 21, Auburn 14

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