[2][3] Kentucky then lost to #7 Florida on a touchdown play at the end of the game, 24–20.

[7][8] Kentucky then won a nationally televised ESPN Thursday night matchup at South Carolina, 21–17, followed by a 21–0 shutout of #25 Ole Miss.

[13][14] Kentucky then won 26–17 at Mississippi State, lost 12–7 at Vanderbilt, and clinched bowl eligibility with a 6–3 win against East Carolina.

[15][16] Kentucky closed the season in the 1993 Peach Bowl against #24 Clemson.

[17] Kentucky led for most of the game but lost on a late touchdown, 14–13.