Alabama at Kentucky

Saturday, September 19, 1981

No. 12 Alabama beat Kentucky 19–⁠10. It was their 30th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 28–⁠1–⁠1.

Away12Alabama9–⁠2–⁠1 in 1981
19
HomeKentucky3–⁠8 in 1981
10

FinalHigh 67°F, low 48°FAttendance 57,853

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Alabama 71% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Alabama leads 40–⁠2–⁠1 in 43 meetings, counting the 13 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Alabama 45, Kentucky 17
2023Alabama 49, Kentucky 21
2020Alabama 63, Kentucky 3
2016Alabama 34, Kentucky 6
2013Alabama 48, Kentucky 7
2009Alabama 38, Kentucky 20

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