Kentucky football games against opponents ranked #20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | (#20) Ole Miss at Kentucky | L | 23–30 | Box score |
| Sept 23, 2017 | (#20) Florida at Kentucky | L | 27–28 | Box score |
| Sept 28, 2013 | (#20) Florida at Kentucky | L | 7–24 | Box score |
| Oct 6, 2012 | (#20) Mississippi State at Kentucky | L | 14–27 | Box score |
| Oct 2, 1999 | (#20) Arkansas at Kentucky | W | 31–20 | — |
| Oct 4, 1997 | (#20) Alabama at Kentucky | W | 40–34 | OT |
| Nov 21, 1992 | Kentucky at (#20) Tennessee | L | 13–34 | Knoxville |
| Nov 15, 1980 | (#20) Florida at Kentucky | L | 15–17 | — |
| Oct 2, 1976 | (#20) Penn State at Kentucky | W | 22–6 | — |
| Sept 27, 1975 | (#20) Maryland at Kentucky | T | 10–10 | — |
| Oct 19, 1968 | Kentucky at (#20) LSU | L | 3–13 | Baton Rouge |
| Oct 12, 1968 | (#20) Oregon State at Kentucky | W | 35–34 | — |
| Nov 21, 1959 | (#20) Tennessee at Kentucky | W | 20–0 | — |
| Oct 17, 1953 | (#20) Mississippi State at Kentucky | W | 32–13 | — |
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