Kentucky football games against opponents ranked #16 in the Associated Press poll at the time of the game. 13 recorded games, listed newest first. Scores list Kentucky first.
| Date | Game | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 7, 2026 | Kentucky at (#16) Tennessee | L | 6–34 | Box score |
| Oct. 15, 2022 | (#16) Mississippi State at Kentucky | W | 27–17 | Box score |
| Oct 14, 2006 | Kentucky at (#16) LSU | L | 0–49 | Baton Rouge · Box score |
| Sept 25, 2004 | Kentucky at (#16) Florida | L | 3–20 | Gainesville · Box score |
| Nov 9, 2002 | (#16) LSU at Kentucky | L | 30–33 | — |
| Nov 1, 1997 | (#16) LSU at Kentucky | L | 28–63 | — |
| Oct 25, 1997 | Kentucky at (#16) Georgia | L | 13–23 | Athens |
| Nov 23, 1985 | (#16) Tennessee at Kentucky | L | 0–42 | — |
| Oct 16, 1982 | (#16) LSU at Kentucky | L | 10–34 | — |
| Oct 28, 1978 | (#16) Georgia at Kentucky | L | 16–17 | — |
| Oct 21, 1978 | (#16) LSU at Kentucky | L | 0–21 | — |
| Oct 15, 1977 | Kentucky at (#16) LSU | W | 33–13 | Baton Rouge |
| Oct 16, 1976 | (#16) LSU at Kentucky | W | 21–7 | — |
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