Kentucky at Ole Miss

Saturday, October 14, 1978

Kentucky beat Ole Miss 24–⁠17. It was their 29th meeting; after it, Ole Miss led the series 19–⁠9–⁠1 as played.

AwayKentucky4–⁠6–⁠1 in 1978
24
HomeOle Miss5–⁠6 in 1978
17

FinalHigh 65°F, low 39°F, 1.92 in. of rainAttendance 38,290

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Kentucky 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Ole Miss leads 30–⁠15–⁠1; as played, 31–⁠15–⁠1 in 47 meetings, counting the 18 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Ole Miss 30, Kentucky 23
2024Kentucky 20, Ole Miss 17
2022Ole Miss 22, Kentucky 19
2020Ole Miss 42, Kentucky 41
2017Ole Miss 37, Kentucky 34
2011Kentucky 30, Ole Miss 13

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