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Clemson vs Kentucky
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Clemson Tigers | 6 | Kentucky leads |
 Kentucky Wildcats | 8 |
Meetings since 1925: 14. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Clemson has won the last 2 meetings.
3-7 Regular season
3-1 Postseason
6-4 Last 10
14-17 Avg score
4 Longest Kentucky win run
Biggest Clemson win 24-6 in 1982, a 18-point margin.
Biggest Clemson loss 6-44 in 1929, a 38-point margin.
Every Clemson vs Kentucky meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 * | Clemson win | Neutral | 38-35 |
| 2009 * | Clemson win | Neutral | 21-13 |
| 2006 * | Kentucky win | Neutral | 20-28 |
| 1993 * | Clemson win | Neutral | 14-13 |
| 1985 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 7-26 |
| 1982 | Clemson win | Clemson | 24-6 |
| 1981 | Clemson win | Lexington | 21-3 |
| 1971 | Kentucky win | Clemson | 10-13 |
| 1952 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 14-27 |
| 1938 | Clemson win | Lexington | 14-0 |
| 1936 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 6-7 |
| 1934 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 0-7 |
| 1929 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 6-44 |
| 1925 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 6-19 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Clemson perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1925.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Kentucky Wildcats lead the series since 1925, 8-6. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Clemson and Kentucky meet.
How to watch Clemson vs Kentucky
When Clemson and Kentucky are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Clemson radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Clemson vs Kentucky time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Clemson this season
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Clemson vs Kentucky: the essentials
Clemson Tigers vs Kentucky Wildcats is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the SEC (Power 4). Kentucky Wildcats lead the series since 1925, 8-6. Across 14 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Clemson vs Kentucky head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Clemson Tigers team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Kentucky against the whole conference, see Kentucky vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Clemson and Kentucky?
Kentucky Wildcats lead the series since 1925, 8-6. The two programs have met 14 times on record.
How can I watch Clemson vs Kentucky?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Clemson and Kentucky in the same conference?
No. Clemson plays in the ACC. Kentucky plays in the SEC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.