Vanderbilt at Kentucky

Saturday, November 8, 1986

Kentucky beat Vanderbilt 34–⁠22. It was their 59th meeting; after it, the series stood even at 26–⁠26–⁠4 in the games on file.

AwayVanderbilt1–⁠10 in 1986
22
HomeKentucky5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1986
34

FinalHigh 64°F, low 57°F, 1.5 in. of rainAttendance 48,230

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Kentucky 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Kentucky leads 48–⁠45–⁠4; as played, 49–⁠42–⁠4 in the 95 games on file; the official count covers all 98 meetings, counting the 39 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Vanderbilt 45, Kentucky 17
2024Vanderbilt 20, Kentucky 13
2023Kentucky 45, Vanderbilt 28
2022Vanderbilt 24, Kentucky 21
2021Kentucky 34, Vanderbilt 17
2020Kentucky 38, Vanderbilt 35

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