It's been a long time, almost 24 years to be exact, since the University of Kentucky has beaten Florida.
Back in 1986, the Cats, led by quarterback Bill Ransdell, defeated the Gators 10-3 at Commonwealth Stadium.
Only four times since then have the Cats even managed to come close to the Gators: 1993, when Florida quarterbacks Terry Dean and Danny Wuerffel combined for seven interceptions only to see the Gators escape 24-20 on a Chris Doering reception on the game's final play; 2002, when Derek Abney ran back both a punt and kickoff for a TD in a 41-34 loss; 2003, Rich Brooks' first year, when UK blew a 21-3 fourth-quarter lead and fell 24-21; and 2007, when a Wildcats team fresh off a victory over No. 1 LSU dropped a 45-37 decision.
Kentucky beat Florida four times from 1970-79, so just what happened to turn the rivalry so one-sided? Here's a look at some of the possible factors that have contributed to the recent disparity:
FLORIDA KENTUCKY
State population: 18,537,969 4,314,113
In-state prep players ranked in Rivals100 for 2010: 17 0
Heisman Trophy winners: 3 0
First-team All-Americans: 65 22
Five-star recruits on 2010 roster: 11 0
NFL first-round draft Picks 42 15
Former players currently on NFL rosters 42 10
National championships 3 0
SEC Titles 8 2
SEC Eastern Division crowns 11 0
ESPN College Gameday appearances 32 1
Current consecutive sellouts 132 0
Scores during Florida's 23-game winning streak over UK
1987: Florida, 27, Kentucky 14
1988: Florida, 24, Kentucky 19
1989: Florida, 38, Kentucky 28
1990: Florida 47, Kentucky 15
1991: Florida 35, Kentucky 26
1992: Florida 35, Kentucky 19
1993: Florida 24, Kentucky 20
1994: Florida 73, Kentucky 7
1995: Florida 42, Kentucky 7
1996: Florida 65, Kentucky 0
1997: Florida 55, Kentucky 28
1998: Florida 51, Kentucky 35
1999: Florida 38, Kentucky 10
2000: Florida 59, Kentucky 31
2001: Florida 44, Kentucky 10
2002: Florida 41, Kentucky 34
2003: Florida 24, Kentucky 21
2004: Florida 20, Kentucky 3
2005: Florida 49, Kentucky 28
2006: Florida 26, Kentucky 7
2007: Florida 45, Kentucky 37
2008: Florida 63, Kentucky 5
2009: Florida 41, Kentucky 7
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