Kentucky at LSU

Saturday, October 17, 1998

Kentucky beat No. 21 LSU 39–⁠36. It was their 49th meeting; after it, LSU led the series 34–⁠14–⁠1 as played.

AwayKentucky7–⁠5 in 1998
39
Home21LSU4–⁠7 in 1998
36

FinalHigh 87°F, low 66°FAttendance 80,524

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

LSU 73% to win. Kentucky pulled the upset.

Officially, LSU leads 39–⁠17–⁠1; as played, 40–⁠18–⁠1 in 59 meetings, counting the 10 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Kentucky 35, LSU 34
2021Kentucky 42, LSU 21
2014LSU 41, Kentucky 3
2011LSU 35, Kentucky 7
2007Kentucky 43, LSU 37
2006LSU 49, Kentucky 0

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