← Kentucky Football History

Historical portrait of Jerry Claiborne, Kentucky football head coach

Overall Kentucky record: 41–46–3
Years Coached at Kentucky: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
Date of Birth: August 26, 1928
Hometown: Awaiting verification; birthplace: Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Season-by-Season Record

SeasonWonLostRankBowlNotes
1982010——1 tie
198365—Hall of Fame Bowl (L)1 tie
198493#19Hall of Fame Bowl (W)—
198556———
198655——1 tie
198756———
198856———
198965——Final season

Rank denotes final AP poll placement, when available. Ties are recorded in Notes; bowl results count toward Won and Lost.

References: UK coaching records; UK 2025 Football Record Book, pp. 174–180; Biographical reference