Kentucky faces Tennessee on Saturday in Knoxville. 14Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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Team Schedules/Results
Kentucky
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/3 | vs. Miami (OH) | 7:00 PM ET | ESP+ | W 37-13 |
| 9/10 | at Florida | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN | W 26-16 |
| 9/17 | vs. Youngstown State | 12:00 PM ET | SECN | W 31-0 |
| 9/24 | vs. Northern Illinois | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN2 | W 31-23 |
| 10/1 | at Ole Miss | 12:00 PM ET | ESPN | L 19-22 |
| 10/8 | vs. South Carolina | 7:30 PM ET | SECN | L 14-24 |
| 10/15 | vs. Mississippi State | 7:30 PM ET | SECN | W 27-17 |
| 10/29 | at Tennessee | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN | |
| 11/5 | at Missouri | TBA | ||
| 11/12 | vs. Vanderbilt | TBA | ||
| 11/19 | vs. Georgia | TBA | ||
| 11/26 | vs. Louisville | TBA |
Tennessee
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1 | vs. Ball State | 7:00 PM ET | SECN | W 59-10 |
| 9/10 | at Pittsburgh | 3:30 PM ET | ABC | W 34-27 |
| 9/17 | vs. Akron | 7:00 PM ET | ESP+ | W 63-6 |
| 9/24 | vs. Florida | 3:30 PM ET | CBS | W 38-33 |
| 10/8 | at LSU | 12:00 PM ET | ESPN | W 40-13 |
| 10/15 | vs. Alabama | 3:30 PM ET | CBS | W 52-49 |
| 10/22 | vs. UT Martin | 12:00 PM ET | SECN | W 65-24 |
| 10/29 | vs. Kentucky | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN | |
| 11/5 | at Georgia | TBA | ||
| 11/12 | vs. Missouri | TBA | ||
| 11/19 | at South Carolina | TBA | ||
| 11/26 | at Vanderbilt | TBA |
College Football Ratings
| Rating | Kentucky | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN FPI | 33 | 5 |
| Sagarin | 27 | 5 |
| Massey Composite | 23 | 3 |
| PiRate Ratings | 25 | 5 |
Key Stats (per game)
| Stat | Kentucky | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Offense | 26.4 | 50.1 |
| Scoring Defense | 16.4 | 23.1 |
| Total Offense | 373.7 | 571.7 |
| Rushing Offense | 113.4 | 202.9 |
| Passing Offense | 260.3 | 368.9 |
| Team Passing Eff. | 166.6 | 198.6 |
| Total Defense | 295.4 | 420.6 |
| Rushing Defense | 117.1 | 90.9 |
| Pass Yards Allowed | 178.3 | 329.7 |
| Team Pass Eff. Def. | 108.4 | 129.2 |
| Turnover Margin | -0.57 | 0.71 |
| 3rd Down Conv. Pct | 0.427 | 0.515 |
| 4th Down Conv. Pct | 0.692 | 0.706 |
| 3rd Down Conv. % Def. | 0.309 | 0.327 |
| 4th Down Conv. % Def. | 0.400 | 0.474 |
| Red Zone Offense | 0.800 | 0.974 |
| Red Zone Defense | 0.786 | 0.733 |
| Net Punting | 37.6 | 35.5 |
| Punt Returns | 5.4 | 14.9 |
| Kickoff Returns | 30.3 | 20.3 |
| First Downs Offense | 140.0 | 190.0 |
| First Downs Defense | 99.0 | 173.0 |
| Penalties/Game | 5.4 | 8.7 |
| Penalty Yards/Game | 35.1 | 77.3 |
Players to Watch
Kentucky
QB Will Levis, WR Tayvion Robinson, OL Eli Cox, DB Jalen Geiger, RB Chris Rodriguez, LB DeAndre Square, OL Kenneth Horsey, DL Octavious Oxendine, P Colin Goodfellow.
Tennessee
QB Hendon Hooker, LB Jeremy Banks, P Paxton Brooks, RB Jabari Small, WR Cedric Tillman, TE Jacob Warren, OL Darnell Wright, C Cooper Mays, DL Byron Young, DB Trevon Flowers.
Injuries
Kentucky
[WR] Tayvion Robinson (Leg) – Questionable
[DE] Sam Anaele (Undisclosed) – Out
[RB] Ramon Jefferson (Knee) – Out
Tennessee
[DB] Jaylen McCollough (Poss. Suspension) – Questionable
[WR] Cedric Tillman (Ankle) – Out
[DB] Warren Burrell (Upper Body) – Out
[RB] Len’Neth Whitehead (Upper Body) – Out
Source: statfox.com
Kentucky vs. Tennessee Football Series History
Tennessee leads 77-20
Comments
This is a rivalry game of sorts. The nation’s No. 1 offense in Tennessee taking on a rugged Kentucky defense. With Will Levis playing for UK this should be a decent game. I think Tennessee will pile up the points but probably not over 50. The Vols will likely prevail comfortably but it won’t be like the UT-Martin score.
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Kentucky 31, Tennessee 34
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Tennessee 45, Kentucky 24
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 6:00 PM CT (7:00 PM ET). You can watch this SEC football game on the ESPN Network.
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