1982 Kentucky Wildcats football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1982 Kentucky Wildcats football Southeastern Conference SEC 0–10–1 0–6 Jerry Claiborne 1st I-formation Wide-Tackle Six Commonwealth Stadium The 1982 Kentucky Wildcats football team represented the University of Kentucky in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their first season under head coach Jerry Claiborne, the Wildcats compiled a 0–10–1 record (0–6 against SEC opponents), finished in last place in the SEC, and were outscored by their opponents, 287 to 96.1982 Kentucky Wildcats Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 23, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/kentucky/1982-schedule.htmlKentucky Football Media Guide University of Kentucky August 23, 2016 184 2015 http://www.ukathletics.com/page/2015-football-media-guide The team played its home games in Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. The team's statistical leaders included Randy Jenkins with 933 passing yards, George Adams with 720 rushing yards, and Robert Mangas with 293 receiving yards.1982 Kentucky Wildcats Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 23, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/kentucky/1982.html Jerry Claiborne had been the head football coach at Virginia Tech from 1961 to 1970 and Maryland from 1972 to 1981. He had played college football at Kentucky under Bear Bryant from 1946 to 1949. He was hired as Kentucky's head football coach in December 1981.UK coach will have home-field advantage The Courier-Journal Billy Reed December 17, 1971 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/6393477/uk_coach_will_have_homefield_advantage/ Schedule y y September 11 at Kansas State<ncg> KSU Stadium Manhattan, KS L 9–23 29,400 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-k-state-uses-field/134526646/ The Kansas City Star K-State uses field goals, Kentucky fumbles prove costly September 12, 1982 November 2, 2023 Newspapers.com September 18 Oklahoma<ncg> Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY L 8–29 57,369 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-oklahoman-sooners-rise-to-the/134526853/ The Daily Oklahoman Sooners rise to the pressure, 29–8 September 19, 1982 November 2, 2023 Newspapers.com September 25 Kansas<ncg> Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY T 13–13 55,320 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-manhattan-mercury-kansas-scores-late/134526927/ The Manhattan Mercury Kansas scores late for tie with 'Cats September 26, 1982 November 2, 2023 Newspapers.com October 2 at Clemson<ncg> Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC L 6–24 63,115 https://www.newspapers.com/article/florence-morning-news-homerless-tigers/134527110/ Florence Morning News 'Homerless' Tigers punch 'Cats 24–6 October 3, 1982 November 2, 2023 Newspapers.com October 9 at Auburn Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL L 3–18 53,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-dothan-eagle-del-greco-auburn-play/134527301/ The Dothan Eagle Del Greco, Auburn play tune on 'Cats October 10, 1982 November 2, 2023 Newspapers.com October 16 No. 16 LSU Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY L 10–34 55,107 https://www.newspapers.com/article/messenger-inquirer-lsu-turns-kentucky-tu/134527429/ Messenger-Inquirer LSU turns Kentucky turnovers into easy victory over Wildcats October 17, 1982 November 2, 2023 Newspapers.com October 23 No. 3 Georgia Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY L 14–27 56,697 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-georgia-rallies/134527495/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Georgia rallies to beat Kentucky October 24, 1982 November 2, 2023 Newspapers.com October 30 at Virginia Tech<ncg> Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA L 3–29 35,700 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115909329/hobbled-hokies-provide-bruises-for-kentu/ The Paducah Sun Hobbled Hokies provide bruises for Kentucky October 31, 1982 January 6, 2023 Newspapers.com November 6 Vanderbilt Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY (rivalry) L 10–23 56,123 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-paducah-sun-youngs-thefts-appreciat/134527606/ The Paducah Sun Young's thefts appreciated by Vandy, not Kentucky November 7, 1982 November 2, 2023 Newspapers.com November 13 Florida Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY (rivalry) L 13–39 53,245 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evansville-press-gator-attack-clamps-dow/134528799/ Sunday Courier & Press Gator attack clamps down on Kentucky November 14, 1982 November 2, 2023 Newspapers.com November 20 at Tennessee Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN (rivalry) L 7–28 93,689 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107869062/peach-bound-vols-whip-uk/ Kingsport Times-News Peach-bound Vols whip UK November 21, 1982 August 18, 2022 Newspapers.com References Kentucky Category:Kentucky Wildcats football seasons Category:College football winless seasons Kentucky Wildcats football