Virginia Tech at Kentucky
Saturday, October 31, 1981 Share
Virginia Tech beat Kentucky 29–3. It was their 16th meeting; after it, Kentucky led the series 10–4–2.
FinalHigh 72°F, low 49°FAttendance 54,500
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Virginia Tech 62% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Virginia Tech–Kentucky gameKentucky leads 12–6–2 in 20 meetings, counting the four since this game.
| 2019 | Kentucky 37, Virginia Tech 30 | Belk Bowl |
| 1987 | Kentucky 14, Virginia Tech 7 | |
| 1986 | Virginia Tech 17, Kentucky 15 | |
| 1982 | Virginia Tech 29, Kentucky 3 | |
| 1981 | Virginia Tech 29, Kentucky 3 | |
| 1978 | Kentucky 28, Virginia Tech 0 |
Around this game
Virginia Tech
- Next gameat MiamiNov. 14, 1981
- SeasonVirginia Tech in 1981
- ProgramVirginia Tech history and records
Kentucky
- Next gameat VanderbiltNov. 7, 1981
- SeasonKentucky in 1981
- ProgramKentucky history and records