Claim: In 1983, the Kentucky Wildcats football team, whose home stadium was Commonwealth Stadium, had a record of 6-5-1 and they lost 20-16 in the Hall of Fame Classic Bowl against West Virginia.
Evidence: The 1983 Kentucky Wildcats football team represented the University of Kentucky in the 1983 NCAA Division I-A football season. Commonwealth Stadium (Kentucky) After a 4–0 start, Kentucky finished the regular season 6–4–1 before playing in the 1983 Hall of Fame Classic Bowl, losing to #18 West Virginia, 20–16.