The 1964 Kentucky Wildcats football team represented the University of Kentucky as a member of the Southeastern Conference during the 1964 NCAA University Division football season. Led by third-year head coach Charlie Bradshaw, the Wildcats compiled an overall record of 5âÂÂ5 with a mark of 4âÂÂ2 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for second place in the SEC. Kentucky played home games at McLean Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Jim Foley and Bill Jenkins were chosen as team captains.
Kentucky opened the season with a 13âÂÂ6 win against Detroit, and then upset top-ranked Ole Miss on the road, 27âÂÂ21. A 20âÂÂ0 victory against No. 7 Auburn followed. Kentucky was ranked No. 5 in the AP poll before a 48âÂÂ6 loss at Florida State.