Tennessee at Kentucky

Saturday, November 20, 1971

No. 11 Tennessee beat Kentucky 21–⁠7. It was their 67th meeting; after it, Tennessee led the series 37–⁠18–⁠9 in the games on file.

Away11Tennessee10–⁠2 in 1971
21
HomeKentucky3–⁠8 in 1971
7

FinalHigh 52°F, low 32°FAttendance 35,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Tennessee 82% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Tennessee leads 85–⁠26–⁠9; as played, 84–⁠25–⁠9 in the 118 games on file; the official count covers all 121 meetings, counting the 54 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Tennessee 56, Kentucky 34
2024Tennessee 28, Kentucky 18
2023Tennessee 33, Kentucky 27
2022Tennessee 44, Kentucky 6
2021Tennessee 45, Kentucky 42
2020Kentucky 34, Tennessee 7

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