Texas defeated Kentucky 31-14 in Week 13, with the Longhorns controlling much of the contest despite a competitive second half. Texas jumped out to an early lead, scoring 7 points in the first quarter before extending that advantage to 24-7 by halftime. Kentucky mounted a brief comeback with a touchdown in the third quarter, but Texas answered with another score in the fourth to seal the victory.

Jaydon Blue led Texas on the ground with 96 rushing yards, while the Longhorns' defense forced critical turnovers. Kentucky's Brock Vandagriff completed 51 passes and Demie Sumo hauled in 9 receptions, but the offensive output proved insufficient. The game featured six lead changes and saw the win probability swing as much as 0.4661 throughout the contest, indicating a competitive affair despite the final margin. The teams combined for 45 points, falling under the 47-point over/under line. Kentucky covered the 19-point spread, losing by fewer points than expected in a defensive struggle punctuated by explosive plays from both sides.