Kentucky football defeats Oklahoma 21-13 in thrilling road victory
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Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The Kentucky Wildcats secured a 21-13 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners in a tense road matchup on Saturday night. Kentucky started strong with an early touchdown but trailed 10-7 at halftime. After a second-half exchange of leads, Kentucky regained the advantage before sealing the win with a crucial pick-six. This marks Kentucky's sixth win of the season, making them bowl eligible for the first time under head coach Will Stein. The Wildcats are set to host the Vanderbilt Commodores next Saturday.
- •Kentucky moves to 6-1 following the win over Oklahoma.
- •The Wildcats fell behind 10-7 at halftime but rallied in the second half.
- •Kentucky's defense made key plays, including two interceptions and a pick-six.
- •CJ Baxter did not play, impacting the team's run game effectiveness.
- •Next, Kentucky will face Vanderbilt in Lexington on Saturday night.
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"The Cats move to 6-1 after another big road win.
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