(#17)Tennessee Volunteers at Kentucky Wildcats
Saturday, October 25th 2025 (7:45 PM EDT)
Tennessee -7.5 (55.5) (-290) Open: -9.5
Tennessee 56 - Kentucky: 34 (SEC)
Volunteers (8 - 5) (5 - 8 - 0)
Coach Josh Heupel (37 - 14)
Avg Score : 40 - 29 (37 - 29 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8 - 5 (#54)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 2) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Coach Josh Heupel (37 - 14)
Avg Score : 40 - 29 (37 - 29 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8 - 5 (#54)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 2) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
TENN 2nd straight Road Game
UK 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: Tennessee -12.5 (SP+ TENN -13.5)
Projected Score: TENN: 35 - UK: 22 (57)
TENN Win prob: 73% | Cover: 49%
TENN Travel: 146 miles
UK 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: Tennessee -12.5 (SP+ TENN -13.5)
Projected Score: TENN: 35 - UK: 22 (57)
TENN Win prob: 73% | Cover: 49%
TENN Travel: 146 miles
Wildcats (5 - 7) (5 - 7 - 0)
Coach Mark Stoops (77 - 73)
Avg Score : 23 - 26 (32 - 23 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#86)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 3) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 3) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Coach Mark Stoops (77 - 73)
Avg Score : 23 - 26 (32 - 23 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#86)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 3) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 3) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
 
| Tennessee's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Tennessee vs Syracuse | -13.5 | 53.5 | W 45 - 26 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Tennessee vs East Tennessee State | -39.5 | 58.5 | W 72 - 17 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Tennessee vs Georgia | +3.5 | 50.5 | L 41 - 44 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Tennessee vs UAB | -39.5 | 69.5 | W 56 - 24 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/27 | Tennessee at Mississippi State | -7.5 | 63.5 | W 41 - 34 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/11 | Tennessee vs Arkansas | -10.0 | 68.5 | W 34 - 31 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/18 | Tennessee at Alabama | +8.5 | 60.5 | L 20 - 37 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/25 | Tennessee at Kentucky | -7.5 | 55.5 | W 56 - 34 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/1 | Tennessee vs Oklahoma | -3.0 | 55.5 | L 27 - 33 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Tennessee vs New Mexico State | -41.5 | 59.5 | W 42 - 9 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/22 | Tennessee at Florida | -3.5 | 57.5 | W 31 - 11 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Tennessee vs Vanderbilt | -2.0 | 66.5 | L 24 - 45 | O | N | |
| Tue 12/30 | Tennessee vs Illinois | -3.0 | 62.5 | L 28 - 30 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 4, Good: 2, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Tennessee's Schedule
Played: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| Kentucky's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Kentucky vs Toledo | -10.0 | 48.5 | W 24 - 16 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Kentucky vs Ole Miss | +8.0 | 51.5 | L 23 - 30 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Kentucky vs Eastern Michigan | -26.5 | 49.5 | W 48 - 23 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Kentucky at South Carolina | +5.5 | 46.5 | L 13 - 35 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/4 | Kentucky at Georgia | +19.5 | 48.5 | L 14 - 35 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/18 | Kentucky vs Texas | +12.5 | 45.5 | L 13 - 16 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/25 | Kentucky vs Tennessee | +7.5 | 55.5 | L 34 - 56 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/1 | Kentucky at Auburn | +11.5 | 44.5 | W 10 - 3 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/8 | Kentucky vs Florida | +4.5 | 44.5 | W 38 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/15 | Kentucky vs Tennessee Tech | -22.5 | 52.5 | W 42 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/22 | Kentucky at Vanderbilt | +7.0 | 53.5 | L 17 - 45 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/29 | Kentucky at Louisville | +1.0 | 45.5 | L 0 - 41 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 5, Good: 4, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 3, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 3, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 3, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Kentucky's Schedule
Played: Elite: 3, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 3, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 3, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2025)
Overall Stats 2025
Additional Stats 2025
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENN | #7 (.34) | 51% (6) | 39.8 | 52% (4) | 3.04 (52) | 164 | 50% (9) | 284 | 4.66 (11) | #68 (.16) | 44% (97) | 28.8 | 46% (111) | 41% (67) | 4.16 (115) | 51.3 | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| UK | #116 (.08) | 42% (79) | 23 | 45% (53) | 3.05 (50) | 139 | 40% (96) | 202 | 3.84 (57) | #84 (.18) | 44% (96) | 26.4 | 44% (83) | 45% (110) | 3.98 (99) | 41 | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENN | #46 (.23) | 47% (18) | 48% (23) | 3.4 (13) | 227 | 47% (19) | 221 | 4.02 (55) | #13 (.07) | 38% (17) | 36% (9) | 39% (48) | 3.03 (10) | 66.8 | 1.2 | 1.6 | ||
| UK | #118 (.09) | 41% (89) | 47% (31) | 3.02 (71) | 146 | 35% (123) | 185 | 3.49 (104) | #62 (.16) | 46% (111) | 49% (122) | 42% (75) | 3.44 (31) | 52.1 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
Overall Stats 2025
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENN Offense | 13 | 39.8 | 37 | 51% | 4.66 | 1.1 | 24 | 448 | 164 | 284 | 4.7 | 49% | 49% | 52% | 50% | 12% | .34 |
| UK Defense | 12 | 26.4 | 22.6 | 43.7% | 3.98 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% | 46% | 44% | 45% | 15% | .18 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENN Defense | 13 | 28.8 | 29 | 43.7% | 4.16 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% | 49% | 46% | 41% | 19% | .16 |
| UK Offense | 12 | 23 | 31.7 | 41.6% | 3.84 | 1.8 | 20 | 341 | 139 | 202 | 3.9 | 51% | 47% | 45% | 40% | 18% | .08 |
Additional Stats 2025
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 13 | 25:30 | 23.8 | 50% | 73% | 5.8 | 51.3 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 6.2 | 2.6 | 3 | 28.4 |
| Kentucky | 12 | 30:38 | 19.7 | 40% | 52% | 4.9 | 41 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 0 | 29.6 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENN Offense | 13 | 49% (71) | 52% (4) | 34.9 | 164.1 | 4.7 | 32 (16) | .26 (10) | 3.04 (52) | 84% (3) | 7% (18) | 0.95 (74) |
| UK Defense | 12 | 52% (97) | 44% (83) | - | - | - | - | .09 (63) | 2.89 (71) | 68% (45) | 10% (57) | 0.9 (41) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENN Defense | 13 | 50% (71) | 46% (111) | - | - | - | - | .09 (65) | 2.81 (56) | 81% (123) | 12% (12) | 0.85 (16) |
| UK Offense | 12 | 51% (52) | 45% (53) | 35.9 | 139.3 | 3.9 | 19 (70) | .06 (98) | 3.05 (50) | 70% (85) | 11% (112) | 0.82 (123) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENN Offense | 13 | 49% (67) | 50% (9) | 21.4 | 32.2 | 283.5 | 8.8 | 13.3 | 26 (14) | 10 (88) | .43 (18) | 1.6 (57) | 26% (15) | 35% (22) | .48 (15) | 5% (33) | 2.2 (11) |
| UK Defense | 12 | 46% (36) | 45% (110) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 (38) | .31 (99) | 1.5 (65) | 30% (91) | 31% (83) | .31 (76) | 5% (110) | 2 (55) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENN Defense | 13 | 49% (80) | 41% (67) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 (75) | .23 (59) | 1.6 (67) | 31% (70) | 27% (29) | .26 (58) | 7% (46) | 2.2 (124) |
| UK Offense | 12 | 47% (85) | 40% (96) | 19.1 | 30.6 | 201.9 | 6.6 | 10.6 | 15 (128) | 14 (60) | .19 (101) | 1.6 (59) | 31% (63) | 26% (111) | .02 (134) | 7% (94) | 1.7 (131) |
Tennessee's Power Ratings
Tennessee's Power Rating: 21.08 #15
Tennessee's Offense Rating: 27.97 #5
Tennessee's Defense Rating: 6.89 #59
2025 Talent Rating: 910.00 #20
Blue Chip Ratio: 53% #10
Tennessee's 2025 Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Tennessee's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 15.2 #21
Tennessee's Offense SP+ Rating: 40.3 #5
Tennessee's Defense SP+ Rating: 25.6 #61
Average Talent
Average SEC Talent Rating is 951.5
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Tennessee's Power Rating: 21.08 #15
Tennessee's Offense Rating: 27.97 #5
Tennessee's Defense Rating: 6.89 #59
2025 Talent Rating: 910.00 #20
Blue Chip Ratio: 53% #10
Tennessee's 2025 Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Tennessee's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 15.2 #21
Tennessee's Offense SP+ Rating: 40.3 #5
Tennessee's Defense SP+ Rating: 25.6 #61
Average Talent
Average SEC Talent Rating is 951.5
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Tennessee: 21.08 Kentucky: 5.42
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Tennessee: 15.2 Kentucky: 1.8
Tennessee: 21.08 Kentucky: 5.42
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Tennessee: 15.2 Kentucky: 1.8
Kentucky's Power Ratings
Kentucky's Power Rating: 5.42 #56
Kentucky's Offense Rating: 9.52 #65
Kentucky's Defense Rating: 5.48 #49
2025 Talent Rating: 896.00 #26
Blue Chip Ratio: 25 #23
Kentucky's 2025 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Kentucky's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.8 #63
Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 26.0 #78
Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.2 #48
Average Talent
Average SEC Talent Rating is 951.5
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Kentucky's Power Rating: 5.42 #56
Kentucky's Offense Rating: 9.52 #65
Kentucky's Defense Rating: 5.48 #49
2025 Talent Rating: 896.00 #26
Blue Chip Ratio: 25 #23
Kentucky's 2025 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Kentucky's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.8 #63
Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 26.0 #78
Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.2 #48
Average Talent
Average SEC Talent Rating is 951.5
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Tennessee Scoring
Offense: 39.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 37
Defense: 28.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 29
Tennessee's 2025 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 8 - 5
Record on Road: 3 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 7 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Offense: 39.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 37
Defense: 28.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 29
Tennessee's 2025 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 8 - 5
Record on Road: 3 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 7 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Tennessee 35
Kentucky 22
Total Points: 57
Based on Last 4 Games
Kentucky 30
Tennessee 29
Total Points: 59
Based on Entire Season
Tennessee 31
Kentucky 28
Total Points: 59
Tennessee 35
Kentucky 22
Total Points: 57
Based on Last 4 Games
Kentucky 30
Tennessee 29
Total Points: 59
Based on Entire Season
Tennessee 31
Kentucky 28
Total Points: 59
Kentucky Scoring
Offense: 23 PPG
Offense at Home: 31.7
Defense: 26.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 22.6
Kentucky's 2025 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 5
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Offense: 23 PPG
Offense at Home: 31.7
Defense: 26.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 22.6
Kentucky's 2025 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 5
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10/25 | Kentucky | 34 | Tennessee | 56 | Tennessee -7.5 | Tennessee | 55.5 | Over |
| 2024 | 11/02 | Tennessee | 28 | Kentucky | 18 | Tennessee -17.5 | Kentucky | 45.5 | Over |
| 2023 | 10/28 | Kentucky | 27 | Tennessee | 33 | Tennessee -4 | Tennessee | 50.5 | Over |
| 2022 | 10/29 | Tennessee | 44 | Kentucky | 6 | Tennessee -10.5 | Tennessee | 62.5 | Under |
| 2021 | 11/06 | Kentucky | 42 | Tennessee | 45 | Tennessee -1 | Tennessee | 57.5 | Over |
| 2020 | 10/17 | Tennessee | 7 | Kentucky | 34 | Tennessee -6.0 | Kentucky | 45.5 | Under |
| 2019 | 11/09 | Kentucky | 13 | Tennessee | 17 | Kentucky -2 | Tennessee | 42.0 | Under |
| 2018 | 11/10 | Tennessee | 24 | Kentucky | 7 | Kentucky -5 | Tennessee | 43.0 | Under |
| 2017 | 10/28 | Kentucky | 29 | Tennessee | 26 | Kentucky -4 | Tennessee | 46.0 | Over |
| 2016 | 11/12 | Tennessee | 49 | Kentucky | 36 | Tennessee -10.5 | Tennessee | 58.0 | Over |
| 2015 | 10/31 | Kentucky | 21 | Tennessee | 52 | Tennessee -7.5 | Tennessee | 60.5 | Over |
| 2014 | 11/15 | Tennessee | 50 | Kentucky | 16 | Tennessee -6.5 | Tennessee | 0 | |
| 2013 | 11/30 | Kentucky | 14 | Tennessee | 27 | Tennessee -4 | Tennessee | 0 | |
| 2012 | 11/24 | Tennessee | 37 | Kentucky | 17 | ||||
| 2011 | 11/26 | Kentucky | 10 | Tennessee | 7 | ||||
| 2010 | 11/27 | Tennessee | 24 | Kentucky | 14 | ||||
| 2009 | 11/28 | Kentucky | 24 | Tennessee | 30 | ||||
| 2008 | 11/29 | Tennessee | 28 | Kentucky | 10 | ||||
| 2007 | 11/24 | Kentucky | 50 | Tennessee | 52 | ||||
| 2006 | 11/25 | Tennessee | 17 | Kentucky | 12 | ||||
| 2005 | 11/26 | Kentucky | 8 | Tennessee | 27 | ||||
| 2004 | 11/27 | Tennessee | 37 | Kentucky | 31 | ||||
| 2003 | 11/29 | Kentucky | 7 | Tennessee | 20 | ||||
| 2001 | 11/17 | Kentucky | 35 | Tennessee | 38 | ||||
| 2000 | 11/17 | Tennessee | 59 | Kentucky | 20 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 3 | 2 | 7 Overs |
| Tennessee | 22 | 11 | 4 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 13 - 12 | 4 - 9 | 3 - 4 | 1 - 5 |
| Road Teams | 12 - 13 | 9 - 4 | 5 - 1 | 4 - 3 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | TENN | UK |
| Power RatePwr | #15 | #56 |
| SP+SP+ | #21 | #63 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #17 | #70 |
| OffenseOff | #17 | #91 |
| DefenseDef | #35 | #38 |
| Spec TeamsST | #53 | #87 |
| TalentTal | #20 | #26 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #10 | #23 |
(12/10) Hiring DC Jim Knowles (PSU/OSU). Good hire?
(12/8) Fired DC Tim Banks after 3 years, Def awful in '25
(11/30) Outrushed by Vandy 314-83. Vols Def fell off a cliff
(11/30) Zero wins vs teams w/ a winning record in '25
(11/16) CB Boo Carter no longer with team. Again.
(10/30) Vols have beaten 3 SEC teams all w/ 0 wins
(10/20) Mistakes killed vs Bama, 10 flags, pick six, safety
(10/20) OG'd Bama, Rush Off good, tackling was nightmare
(9/15) Great perf vs UGA, brutal loss. Off brilliant
(9/15) Aguliar has been good, WR Brazzell a great one
(9/1) Starting CB McCoy out early season (ACL rec)
(12/15) Finish 2 game L streak, Def fell apart. Stoops fired
(12/12) Hired DC Jay Bateman, was DC a Tex A&M
(12/4) Hired Joe Sloan at OC, was at LSU under BK
(12/1) Hired Oregon OC Will Stein, who played at L'ville
(11/30) Stoops fired after 5-7 season and L'ville blowout
(11/9) 2 game win streak, killed Gators. Could bowl?
(11/5) No P4 home wins since Sept '23, 4-19 overall
(11/1) Great W @ Aub. Ugly game, Def played great
(10/23) Now 1-12 vs P4 teams since start of '24
(10/18) OG'd UT 395 - 179 and lost?! QB Boley looked decent
(10/5) Now 1-11 in last 12 SEC games post UGA game
| Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| TENN Off | UK Def | |
| Perf GradePerf | #17 | #38 |
| SuccessSuc | #6 | #96 |
| ExplosiveExp | #52 | #57 |
| PPAPPA | #7 | #84 |
| PowerPwr | #5 | #49 |
| SP+SP+ | #5 | #48 |
| Pts POPPO | #11 | #99 |
| HavocHav | #17 | #91 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| TENN Off | UK Def | |
| Run GameRun | #12 | #28 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #4 | #83 |
| Run ExplRExp | #74 | #41 |
| PPAExp | #10 | #63 | Run BlockR Blk | #83 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #52 | #71 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #15 | #53 |
| TackleTak | - | #38 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| TENN Off | UK Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #3 | #108 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #9 | #110 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #57 | #65 |
| PPAExp | #18 | #99 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #34 | #10 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #18 | #57 |
| DB HavocDB | #33 | #110 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | UK Off | TENN Def |
| Perf GradePerf | #91 | #35 |
| SuccessSuc | #79 | #97 |
| ExplosiveExp | #126 | #25 |
| PPAPPA | #116 | #68 |
| PowerPwr | #65 | #59 |
| SP+SP+ | #78 | #61 |
| Pts POPPO | #57 | #115 |
| HavocHav | #110 | #18 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| UK Off | TENN Def | |
| Run GameRun | #88 | #47 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #53 | #111 |
| Run ExplRExp | #123 | #16 |
| PPAExp | #98 | #65 | Run BlockR Blk | #50 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #50 | #56 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #52 | #39 |
| TackleTak | - | #63 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | UK Off | TENN Def |
| Pass GamePass | #120 | #46 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #96 | #67 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #59 | #67 |
| PPAExp | #101 | #59 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #48 | #24 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #112 | #12 |
| DB HavocDB | #94 | #46 |
Program Comparison
UK 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Down to Top G5
TENN 5 Year Profile: Consistent CFP Hopefuls
'25 Profile: Down to Top 25 Contenders
UK 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Down to Top G5
TENN 5 Year Profile: Consistent CFP Hopefuls
'25 Profile: Down to Top 25 Contenders
Weather Forecast
Playing in Commonwealth Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 52° - Wind: 6 mph
Playing in Commonwealth Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 52° - Wind: 6 mph
Tennessee 7.5 (55.5)
Tennessee won at Kentucky this year (56-34)
Previous Matchups
Tennessee beat Kentucky last year (28-18)
Tennessee beat Kentucky in 2023 (33-27)
Tennessee beat Kentucky in 2022 (44-6)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Aguilar (Tr) | 258 | 386 | 67% | 3444 | 24 | 10 | 8.9 |
| Jake Merklinger | 13 | 24 | 54% | 173 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeSean Bishop | 163 | 983 | 14 | 6.0 | 50 |
| Star Thomas (Tr) | 95 | 529 | 7 | 5.6 | 52 |
| Peyton Lewis | 70 | 290 | 7 | 4.1 | 32 |
| Daune Morris | 35 | 133 | 1 | 3.8 | 19 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brazzell II | 62 | 1017 | 9 | 16.4 | 72 |
| Braylon Staley | 64 | 806 | 6 | 12.6 | 73 |
| Mike Matthews | 50 | 770 | 4 | 15.4 | 62 |
| Ethan Davis | 21 | 257 | 2 | 12.2 | 40 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arion Carter | 75 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Edwin Spillman | 74 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Jeremiah Telander | 71 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Edrees Farooq | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Bailey | 25 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyre West | 22 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Caleb Herring | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Daevin Hobbs | 28 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Redmond | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Colton Hood (Tr) | 50 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Jalen Mcmurray | 54 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutter Boley | 198 | 301 | 66% | 2160 | 15 | 12 | 7.2 |
| Zach Calzada (Tr) | 28 | 58 | 48% | 238 | 0 | 2 | 4.1 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth McGowan (Tr) | 165 | 725 | 12 | 4.4 | 20 |
| Dante Dowdell (Tr) | 112 | 560 | 3 | 5.0 | 79 |
| Jason Patterson | 57 | 225 | 1 | 3.9 | 29 |
| Cutter Boley | 66 | 85 | 2 | 1.3 | 30 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick Law (Tr) | 53 | 540 | 3 | 10.2 | 71 |
| Hardley Gilmore IV (Tr) | 28 | 313 | 1 | 11.2 | 45 |
| Willie Rodriguez | 23 | 310 | 1 | 13.5 | 53 |
| Josh Kattus | 17 | 195 | 2 | 11.5 | 34 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Bryant | 76 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daveren Rayner | 69 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Alex Afari Jr. | 61 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| J.Q. Hardaway | 58 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Soles Jr. | 11 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Mi'Quise Grace (Tr) | 31 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Lorenzo Cowan (Tr) | 13 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavion Gadson | 28 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.Q. Hardaway | 58 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Daveren Rayner | 69 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Terhyon Nichols | 18 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
