Kentucky football games against opponents ranked #17 in the Associated Press poll at the time of the game. 14 recorded games, listed newest first. Scores list Kentucky first.
| Date | Game | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2025 | (#17) Tennessee at Kentucky | L | 34–56 | Box score |
| Jan 1, 2022 | Kentucky vs. (#17) Iowa | W | 20–17 | Orlando · Box score |
| Nov 8, 2014 | (#17) Georgia at Kentucky | L | 31–63 | Box score |
| Nov 5, 2005 | (#17) Auburn at Kentucky | L | 27–49 | Box score |
| Sept 1, 2002 | Kentucky at (#17) Louisville | W | 22–17 | Louisville |
| Oct 20, 2001 | Kentucky at (#17) Georgia | L | 29–43 | Athens · Box score |
| Oct 19, 1996 | Kentucky at (#17) LSU | L | 14–41 | Baton Rouge |
| Oct 19, 1985 | Kentucky at (#17) LSU | L | 0–10 | Baton Rouge |
| Sept 24, 1977 | (#17) West Virginia at Kentucky | W | 28–13 | — |
| Oct 19, 1957 | Kentucky at (#17) LSU | L | 0–21 | Baton Rouge |
| Nov 19, 1955 | (#17) Tennessee at Kentucky | W | 23–0 | — |
| Nov 4, 1950 | (#17) Florida at Kentucky | W | 40–6 | — |
| Oct 22, 1949 | Kentucky at (#17) SMU | L | 7–20 | Dallas |
| Nov 26, 1936 | Kentucky at (#17) Tennessee | L | 6–7 | Knoxville |
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