Alabama at Kentucky

Saturday, October 1, 1988

No. 12 Alabama beat Kentucky 31–⁠27. It was their 31st meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 29–⁠1–⁠1.

Away12Alabama9–⁠3 in 1988
31
HomeKentucky5–⁠6 in 1988
27

FinalHigh 76°F, low 63°F, 0.11 in. of rainAttendance 53,442

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Alabama 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Alabama leads 40–⁠2–⁠1 in 43 meetings, counting the 12 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Alabama 45, Kentucky 17
2023Alabama 49, Kentucky 21
2020Alabama 63, Kentucky 3
2016Alabama 34, Kentucky 6
2013Alabama 48, Kentucky 7
2009Alabama 38, Kentucky 20

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