Kentucky at Alabama

Saturday, September 23, 1989

No. 15 Alabama beat Kentucky 15–⁠3. It was their 32nd meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 30–⁠1–⁠1.

AwayKentucky6–⁠5 in 1989
3
Home15Alabama10–⁠2 in 1989
15

FinalHigh 75°F, low 53°FAttendance 70,123

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Alabama 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Alabama leads 40–⁠2–⁠1 in 43 meetings, counting the 11 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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