Mark Stoops owns 14 all-time wins against ranked foes. The dean of SEC head coaches has guided the UK football program to some big moments. Over the last few seasons, the Wildcats have typically been at their best against opponents with a number by their name.
The results back this up. Since the 2020 season, UK is 16-8-3 against the spread (ATS) against ranked competition with 10 outright wins. Most of the Stoops’ success against ranked foes has occurred in the back half of his tenure in Lexington.
| Date | Spread | Result |
| 10/17/2020 | Kentucky (+6) at No. |