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Kentucky vs Illinois
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Kentucky Wildcats | 1 | Series level |
 Illinois Fighting Illini | 1 |
Meetings since 1909: 2. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-1 Regular season
1-1 Last 2
3-12 Avg score
1 Longest Kentucky win run
Biggest Kentucky win 6-2 in 1909, a 4-point margin.
Biggest Kentucky loss 0-21 in 1913, a 21-point margin.
Every Kentucky vs Illinois meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | Illinois win | Champaign | 0-21 |
| 1909 | Kentucky win | Champaign | 6-2 |
Scores from the Kentucky perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1909.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 1909 is level at 1-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Kentucky and Illinois meet.
How to watch Kentucky vs Illinois
When Kentucky and Illinois 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 Kentucky radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Kentucky vs Illinois 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 Kentucky this season
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Kentucky vs Illinois: the essentials
Kentucky Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini is a non-conference matchup that sets the SEC against the Big Ten (Power 4). The series since 1909 is level at 1-1. Across 2 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Kentucky vs Illinois head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Kentucky Wildcats team hub, the SEC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Illinois against the whole conference, see Illinois vs the SEC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Kentucky and Illinois?
The series since 1909 is level at 1-1. The two programs have met 2 times on record.
How can I watch Kentucky vs Illinois?
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 Kentucky and Illinois in the same conference?
No. Kentucky plays in the SEC. Illinois plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.