Kentucky at Tennessee

Saturday, November 19, 1988

Tennessee beat Kentucky 28–⁠24. It was their 84th meeting; after it, Tennessee led the series 50–⁠22–⁠9 in the games on file.

AwayKentucky5–⁠6 in 1988
24
HomeTennessee5–⁠6 in 1988
28

FinalHigh 59°F, low 30°FAttendance 90,353

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

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

Officially, Tennessee leads 85–⁠26–⁠9; as played, 84–⁠25–⁠9 in the 118 games on file; the official count covers all 121 meetings, counting the 37 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Tennessee 56, Kentucky 34
2024Tennessee 28, Kentucky 18
2023Tennessee 33, Kentucky 27
2022Tennessee 44, Kentucky 6
2021Tennessee 45, Kentucky 42
2020Kentucky 34, Tennessee 7

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