Kentucky football games against opponents ranked #18 in the Associated Press poll at the time of the game. 7 recorded games, listed newest first. Scores list Kentucky first.
| Date | Game | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2020 | Kentucky at (#18) Tennessee | W | 34–7 | Knoxville · Box score |
| Oct 8, 2011 | Kentucky at (#18) South Carolina | L | 3–54 | Columbia · Box score |
| Nov 21, 1987 | (#18) Tennessee at Kentucky | L | 22–24 | — |
| Dec 22, 1983 | Kentucky vs. (#18) West Virginia | L | 16–20 | Birmingham |
| Nov 1, 1947 | (#18) Alabama at Kentucky | L | 0–13 | — |
| Nov 4, 1944 | Kentucky at (#18) Mississippi State | L | 0–26 | Memphis |
| Oct 29, 1938 | (#18) Alabama at Kentucky | L | 6–26 | — |
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