Kentucky football games against opponents ranked #9 in the Associated Press poll at the time of the game. 20 recorded games, listed newest first. Scores list Kentucky first.
| Date | Game | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 19, 2026 | Kentucky at (#9) Texas A&M | W | 31–21 | Box score |
| Nov. 25, 2023 | Kentucky at (#9) Louisville | W | 38–31 | Louisville · Box score |
| Sept 14, 2019 | (#9) Florida at Kentucky | L | 21–29 | Box score |
| Nov 9, 2013 | (#9) Missouri at Kentucky | L | 17–48 | Box score |
| Sept 25, 2010 | Kentucky at (#9) Florida | L | 14–48 | Gainesville · Box score |
| Sept 15, 2007 | (#9) Louisville at Kentucky | W | 40–34 | Box score |
| Nov 23, 1996 | Kentucky at (#9) Tennessee | L | 10–56 | Knoxville |
| Sept 29, 1994 | Kentucky at (#9) Auburn | L | 14–41 | Auburn |
| Nov 16, 1974 | (#9) Florida at Kentucky | W | 41–24 | — |
| Oct 20, 1973 | Kentucky at (#9) LSU | L | 21–28 | Baton Rouge |
| Nov 22, 1969 | (#9) Tennessee at Kentucky | L | 26–31 | — |
| Oct 18, 1969 | (#9) LSU at Kentucky | L | 10–37 | — |
| Oct 17, 1964 | (#9) LSU at Kentucky | L | 7–27 | — |
| Oct 18, 1958 | Kentucky at (#9) LSU | L | 7–32 | Baton Rouge |
| Sept 27, 1958 | Kentucky vs. (#9) Ole Miss | L | 6–27 | Memphis |
| Oct 12, 1957 | Kentucky at (#9) Auburn | L | 0–6 | Auburn |
| Sept 29, 1956 | Kentucky vs. (#9) Ole Miss | L | 7–37 | Memphis |
| Sept 25, 1954 | Kentucky vs. (#9) Ole Miss | L | 9–28 | Memphis |
| Nov 25, 1950 | Kentucky at (#9) Tennessee | L | 0–7 | Knoxville |
| Oct 11, 1947 | (#9) Georgia at Kentucky | W | 26–0 | — |
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