Virginia Tech at Kentucky

Saturday, October 31, 1987

Kentucky beat Virginia Tech 14–⁠7. It was their 19th meeting; after it, Kentucky led the series 11–⁠6–⁠2.

AwayVirginia Tech2–⁠9 in 1987
7
HomeKentucky5–⁠6 in 1987
14

FinalHigh 79°F, low 54°FAttendance 50,432

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Kentucky 73% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Kentucky leads 12–⁠6–⁠2 in 20 meetings, counting the one 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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