From Surf Wiki (app.surf) — the open knowledge base
1951 Kentucky Wildcats football team
| 1951 Kentucky Wildcats football |
|---|
| Southeastern Conference |
| No. 17 |
| No. 15 |
| 8–4 (3–3 SEC) |
| Bear Bryant (6th season) |
| McLean Stadium |
The 1951 Kentucky Wildcats football team represented the University of Kentucky during the 1951 college football season. The Wildcats scored 314 points while allowing 121 points. Ranked #6 in the AP Poll at the beginning of the season, the team finished the season with a victory in the 1952 Cotton Bowl Classic and a #15 AP ranking.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15 | 2:00 p.m. | Tennessee Tech* | No. 6 | McLean StadiumLexington, KY | W 72–13 | 26,000 | |
| September 22 | at No. 11 Texas* | No. 6 | War Memorial StadiumAustin, TX | L 6–7 | 47,000 | ||
| September 29 | at Ole Miss | No. 6 | Hemingway StadiumOxford, MS | L 17–21 | 20,000 | ||
| October 6 | No. 11 Georgia Tech | No. 17 | McLean StadiumLexington, KY | L 7–13 | 35,000 | ||
| October 13 | Mississippi State | McLean StadiumLexington, KY | W 27–0 | ||||
| October 20 | No. 12 Villanova* | McLean StadiumLexington, KY | W 35–13 | 35,000 | |||
| October 27 | at Florida | No. 17 | Florida FieldGainesville, FL (rivalry) | W 14–6 | 31,000 | ||
| November 3 | No. 19 Miami (FL)* | No. 14 | McLean StadiumLexington, KY | W 32–0 | 28,000 | ||
| November 10 | at Tulane | No. 12 | Tulane StadiumNew Orleans, LA | W 37–0 | |||
| November 17 | George Washington* | No. 9 | McLean StadiumLexington, KY | W 47–13 | 20,000 | ||
| November 24 | No. 1 Tennessee | No. 9 | McLean StadiumLexington, KY (rivalry) | L 0–28 | 36,000 | ||
| January 1 | vs. No. 11 TCU* | No. 17 | Cotton BowlDallas, TX (Cotton Bowl) | W 20–7 | 75,349 | ||
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the gameAll times are in Central time |
- QB Babe Parilli, Sr.
| Player | Position | Round | Pick | NFL club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babe Parilli | Quarterback | 1 | 4 | Green Bay Packers |
| Jim MacKenzie | Tackle | 6 | 71 | New York Giants |
| Ed Hamilton | End | 13 | 149 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| John Griggs | Center | 17 | 205 | Los Angeles Rams |
| Frank Fuller | Tackle | 26 | 313 | Los Angeles Rams |
| Doug Moseley | Center | 28 | 326 | New York Yanks |
- Ray Correll, Guard, Cotton Bowl Classic co-Most Valuable Player
- Emery Clark, Halfback, Cotton Bowl Classic co-Most Valuable Player
- Babe Parilli, Quarterback, All-America selection
- Babe Parilli, Cotton Bowl Classic co-Most Valuable Player
- Doug Moseley, Center, All-America selection
Ask Mako anything about 1951 Kentucky Wildcats football team — get instant answers, deeper analysis, and related topics.
Research with MakoFree with your Surf account
Create a free account to save articles, ask Mako questions, and organize your research.
Sign up freeThis content may have been generated or modified by AI. CloudSurf Software LLC is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content. Always verify important information from primary sources.
Report