Kentucky at Vanderbilt

Saturday, November 10, 1979

Kentucky beat Vanderbilt 29–⁠10. It was their 52nd meeting; after it, Vanderbilt led the series 24–⁠21–⁠4 in the games on file.

AwayKentucky5–⁠6 in 1979
29
HomeVanderbilt1–⁠10 in 1979
10

FinalHigh 49°F, low 36°F, 0.05 in. of rainAttendance 33,250

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Kentucky 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Kentucky leads 48–⁠45–⁠4; as played, 49–⁠42–⁠4 in the 95 games on file; the official count covers all 98 meetings, counting the 46 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Vanderbilt 45, Kentucky 17
2024Vanderbilt 20, Kentucky 13
2023Kentucky 45, Vanderbilt 28
2022Vanderbilt 24, Kentucky 21
2021Kentucky 34, Vanderbilt 17
2020Kentucky 38, Vanderbilt 35

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