LSU at Kentucky

Saturday, October 21, 1978

No. 16 LSU beat Kentucky 21–⁠0. It was their 29th meeting; after it, LSU led the series 20–⁠8–⁠1 as played.

Away16LSU8–⁠4 in 1978
21
HomeKentucky4–⁠6–⁠1 in 1978
0

FinalHigh 73°F, low 43°FAttendance 57,918

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Kentucky 63% to win. LSU won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, LSU leads 39–⁠17–⁠1; as played, 40–⁠18–⁠1 in 59 meetings, counting the 30 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Kentucky 35, LSU 34
2021Kentucky 42, LSU 21
2014LSU 41, Kentucky 3
2011LSU 35, Kentucky 7
2007Kentucky 43, LSU 37
2006LSU 49, Kentucky 0

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