North Texas at Kentucky

Saturday, September 5, 1981

Kentucky beat North Texas 28–⁠6. It was their second meeting; after it, Kentucky led the series 2–⁠0.

AwayNorth Texas2–⁠9 in 1981
6
HomeKentucky3–⁠8 in 1981
28

FinalHigh 82°F, low 62°FAttendance 55,262

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

North Texas 51% to win. Kentucky won as Elo’s underdog.

Kentucky leads 3–⁠0 in three meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1984Kentucky 31, North Texas 7
1981Kentucky 28, North Texas 6
1950Kentucky 25, North Texas 0

Around this game