Governor's Cup (Kentucky)
| Sport | Football |
|---|---|
| First meeting | October 26, 1912 Kentucky, 41–0 |
| Latest meeting | November 29, 2025 Louisville, 41–0 |
| Next meeting | November 28, 2026 at Kentucky |
| Stadiums | Kentucky – Kroger Field Louisville – L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium |
| Trophy | The Governor's Cup |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 37 |
| All-time series | Kentucky leads, 19–17 |
| Trophy series | Louisville leads, 17–13 |
| Largest victory | Kentucky, 73–0 (1922) |
| Longest win streak | Kentucky, 7 (1912–1994) |
| Current win streak | Louisville, 2 (2024–present) |
Locations of Kentucky and Louisville
The Governor's Cup is a trophy awarded to the victor of the annual college football game between the University of Kentucky (program started in 1881) and the University of Louisville (program started in 1912) in the commonwealth of Kentucky; it is also used as a reference to the rivalry itself. The annual matchup for the Governor's Cup began in 1994.