Virginia Tech at Kentucky

Saturday, October 30, 1971

Kentucky beat Virginia Tech 33–⁠27. It was their 10th meeting; after it, Kentucky led the series 5–⁠3–⁠2.

AwayVirginia Tech4–⁠7 in 1971
27
HomeKentucky3–⁠8 in 1971
33

FinalHigh 83°F, low 55°FAttendance 37,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Virginia Tech 61% to win. Kentucky won as Elo’s underdog.

Kentucky leads 12–⁠6–⁠2 in 20 meetings, counting the 10 since this game.

Recent meetings
2019Kentucky 37, Virginia Tech 30Belk Bowl
1987Kentucky 14, Virginia Tech 7
1986Virginia Tech 17, Kentucky 15
1982Virginia Tech 29, Kentucky 3
1981Virginia Tech 29, Kentucky 3
1978Kentucky 28, Virginia Tech 0

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