Clemson at Kentucky
Saturday, October 3, 1981 Share
No. 14 Clemson beat Kentucky 21–3. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Kentucky led the series 6–2.
FinalHigh 61°F, low 33°FAttendance 57,453
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Clemson 62% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Clemson–Kentucky gameKentucky leads 8–6 in 14 meetings, counting the six since this game.
| 2023 | Clemson 38, Kentucky 35 | Gator Bowl |
| 2009 | Clemson 21, Kentucky 13 | Music City Bowl |
| 2006 | Kentucky 28, Clemson 20 | Music City Bowl |
| 1993 | Clemson 14, Kentucky 13 | Peach Bowl |
| 1985 | Kentucky 26, Clemson 7 | |
| 1982 | Clemson 24, Kentucky 6 |
Around this game
Clemson
- Next gamevs. VirginiaOct. 10, 1981
- SeasonClemson in 1981
- ProgramClemson history and records
Kentucky
- Next gamevs. South CarolinaOct. 10, 1981
- SeasonKentucky in 1981
- ProgramKentucky history and records