Virginia Tech at Kentucky
Saturday, September 15, 1973 Share
Kentucky beat Virginia Tech 31–26. It was their 11th meeting; after it, Kentucky led the series 6–3–2.
FinalHigh 81°F, low 57°FAttendance 48,000
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Virginia Tech 54% to win. Kentucky won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Virginia Tech–Kentucky gameKentucky leads 12–6–2 in 20 meetings, counting the nine since this game.
| 2019 | Kentucky 37, Virginia Tech 30 | Belk Bowl |
| 1987 | Kentucky 14, Virginia Tech 7 | |
| 1986 | Virginia Tech 17, Kentucky 15 | |
| 1982 | Virginia Tech 29, Kentucky 3 | |
| 1981 | Virginia Tech 29, Kentucky 3 | |
| 1978 | Kentucky 28, Virginia Tech 0 |
Around this game
Virginia Tech
- Next gameat West VirginiaSept. 22, 1973
- SeasonVirginia Tech in 1973
- ProgramVirginia Tech history and records
Kentucky
- Next gamevs. AlabamaSept. 22, 1973
- SeasonKentucky in 1973
- ProgramKentucky history and records