Vanderbilt at Kentucky

Saturday, November 5, 1988

Kentucky beat Vanderbilt 14–⁠13. It was their 61st meeting; after it, the series stood even at 27–⁠27–⁠4 in the games on file.

AwayVanderbilt3–⁠8 in 1988
13
HomeKentucky5–⁠6 in 1988
14

FinalHigh 52°F, low 38°F, 0.23 in. of rainAttendance 44,105

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Kentucky 68% 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 37 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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