Kentucky football games against opponents ranked #12 in the Associated Press poll at the time of the game. 18 recorded games, listed newest first. Scores list Kentucky first.
| Date | Game | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 12, 2026 | (#12) Alabama at Kentucky | L | 17–45 | Box score |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Kentucky at (#12) Vanderbilt | L | 17–45 | Box score |
| Oct 4, 2025 | Kentucky at (#12) Georgia | L | 14–35 | Box score |
| Sept 10, 2022 | Kentucky at (#12) Florida | W | 26–16 | Gainesville · Box score |
| Jan 1, 2019 | Kentucky vs. (#12) Penn State | W | 27–24 | Orlando · Box score |
| Sept 4, 2005 | (#12) Louisville at Kentucky | L | 24–31 | Box score |
| Oct 21, 2000 | (#12) Georgia at Kentucky | L | 30–34 | — |
| Sept 30, 1995 | (#12) Auburn at Kentucky | L | 21–42 | — |
| Oct 1, 1988 | (#12) Alabama at Kentucky | L | 27–31 | — |
| Oct 24, 1987 | Kentucky at (#12) Georgia | L | 14–17 | Athens |
| Oct 18, 1986 | (#12) LSU at Kentucky | L | 16–25 | — |
| Sept 19, 1981 | (#12) Alabama at Kentucky | L | 10–19 | — |
| Nov 25, 1972 | Kentucky at (#12) Tennessee | L | 7–17 | Knoxville |
| Oct 16, 1971 | (#12) LSU at Kentucky | L | 13–17 | — |
| Oct 3, 1970 | (#12) Auburn at Kentucky | L | 15–33 | — |
| Nov 23, 1957 | (#12) Tennessee at Kentucky | W | 20–6 | — |
| Oct 31, 1953 | Kentucky at (#12) Rice | W | 19–13 | Houston |
| Oct 20, 1951 | (#12) Villanova at Kentucky | W | 35–13 | — |
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