Written by
The SECFOOTBALL.CO Desk
Conference Newsroom · Independent SEC coverage since 2026
The house desk of SECFOOTBALL.CO - independent researchers tracking every SEC game, stat and storyline.
SEC Matchups
Kentucky vs Memphis
Who wins Kentucky vs Memphis?
Tap your pick, it saves on this device.
Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Kentucky Wildcats | 4 | Kentucky leads |
 Memphis Tigers | 0 |
Meetings since 1953: 4. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Kentucky has won the last 4 meetings.
4-0 Regular season
4-0 Last 4
37-7 Avg score
4 Longest Kentucky win run
Biggest Kentucky win 53-7 in 1957, a 46-point margin.
Every Kentucky vs Memphis meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 53-7 |
| 1955 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 41-7 |
| 1954 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 33-7 |
| 1953 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 20-7 |
Scores from the Kentucky perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1953.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Kentucky Wildcats lead the series since 1953, 4-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Kentucky and Memphis meet.
How to watch Kentucky vs Memphis
When Kentucky and Memphis 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 Memphis 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
Follow Kentucky in the title race on the SEC standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the SEC rivalry pages, or browse every SEC matchup.
About the author and reviewer
Fact-checked by
SECFOOTBALL.CO Coverage Review
Fact & Data Review · Primary-source verification
Every stat and historical claim on data pages is checked against official box scores and the live feed before publication.
Independence: SECFOOTBALL.CO was not paid by any school, network or sportsbook for this page. Corrections are logged in our editorial policy.
Kentucky vs Memphis: the essentials
Kentucky Wildcats vs Memphis Tigers is a non-conference matchup that sets the SEC against the American Athletic (Group of 6). Kentucky Wildcats lead the series since 1953, 4-0. Across 4 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Kentucky vs Memphis 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 Memphis against the whole conference, see Memphis vs the SEC.
The SEC Report
One conference, in your inbox every Tuesday.
Standings, the title race and one opinion on the SEC. No filler.
Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Kentucky and Memphis?
Kentucky Wildcats lead the series since 1953, 4-0. The two programs have met 4 times on record.
How can I watch Kentucky vs Memphis?
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 Memphis in the same conference?
No. Kentucky plays in the SEC. Memphis plays in the American Athletic (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.