Wildcats FootballFriday, November 6
No. 8 Kentucky plays at No. 16 Tennessee on Saturday
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If you're planning Saturday around the Cats, here's the setup. No. 8 Kentucky (7-1, 5-1 SEC) heads to Knoxville to face No. 16 Tennessee (6-2, 3-2) on Sat., Nov. 7, and both teams are coming off a bye week. Columnist Mark Story writes that it's at least the biggest UK-UT game in 76 years.
Kentucky ranks higher than Tennessee in both polls
| Kentucky | Measure | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| No. 6 | Playoff committee rank | No. 13 |
| No. 8 | AP Poll rank | No. 16 |
| 5 | SEC wins | 3 |
Sources: Kentucky Kernel, Kentucky Today
Tennessee is a 6.5-point favorite, and ESPN gives the Vols a 66.8% chance to win. The Vols haven't lost to Kentucky at home since 2020. Coach Will Stein said Tuesday the bye week came "at the perfect time," and that Tennessee "could easily be 8-0."
- Kickoff: 6:15 p.m. EST on ESPN
- Radio: WLAP-AM 630 or WBUL-FM 98.1
- Neyland Stadium seats 101,915
- Kentucky's road record this season: 3-0
Kentucky's final four games start at Tennessee
| Opponent | Site | Record |
|---|---|---|
| No. 16 Tennessee | Away | 6-2 |
| No. 25 Florida | Home | 5-3 |
| No. 19 Missouri | Away | 6-2 |
| Louisville | Home | 5-3 |
Source: Lexington Herald Leader
Sources: Kentucky Kernel, Kentucky Today, Lexington Herald Leader