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Virginia vs Kentucky
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Virginia Cavaliers | 0 | Kentucky leads |
 Kentucky Wildcats | 1 |
Meetings since 1930: 1. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
0-1 Regular season
0-1 Last 1
0-47 Avg score
1 Longest Kentucky win run
Biggest Virginia loss 0-47 in 1930, a 47-point margin.
Every Virginia vs Kentucky meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 0-47 |
Scores from the Virginia perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1930.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Kentucky Wildcats lead the series since 1930, 1-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Virginia and Kentucky meet.
How to watch Virginia vs Kentucky
When Virginia 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 Virginia radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Virginia 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 Virginia this season
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Virginia vs Kentucky: the essentials
Virginia Cavaliers vs Kentucky Wildcats is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the SEC (Power 4). Kentucky Wildcats lead the series since 1930, 1-0. Across 1 meeting on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Virginia vs Kentucky head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Virginia Cavaliers 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 Virginia and Kentucky?
Kentucky Wildcats lead the series since 1930, 1-0. The two programs have met 1 time on record.
How can I watch Virginia 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 Virginia and Kentucky in the same conference?
No. Virginia plays in the ACC. Kentucky plays in the SEC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.