Kentucky at Virginia Tech

Saturday, November 1, 1986

Virginia Tech beat Kentucky 17–⁠15. It was their 18th meeting; after it, Kentucky led the series 10–⁠6–⁠2.

AwayKentucky5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1986
15
HomeVirginia Tech9–⁠2–⁠1 in 1986
17

FinalHigh 60°F, low 43°FAttendance 30,300

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Virginia Tech 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Kentucky leads 12–⁠6–⁠2 in 20 meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2019Kentucky 37, Virginia Tech 30Belk Bowl
1987Kentucky 14, Virginia Tech 7
1986Virginia Tech 17, Kentucky 15
1982Virginia Tech 29, Kentucky 3
1981Virginia Tech 29, Kentucky 3
1978Kentucky 28, Virginia Tech 0

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