Head coach Josh Heupel and the No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers (6-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) will face another conference opponent when the Kentucky Wildcats (3-5, 1-5) come to town in Week 10. The Volunteers had an off week in Week 9 as the Wildcats hosted the Auburn Tigers (3-5, 1-4) and lost 24-10. The Volunteers and Wildcats will face off on Nov. 2 at 7:45 p.m. EST at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.
What's at Stake?
Heupel is looking to improve his overall record as Volunteers head coach to 34-13 with a victory.
The Wildcats will look to snap a three-game losing streak when they travel to face the Volunteers.
Key Players: Tennessee
RB Dylan Sampson, DE James Pearce Jr.
Sampson has been an absolute workhorse for the Volunteers' offense and has been what really helps the offense shine. He has 17 touchdowns on the season, which ranks third in the entire FBS and leads the entire SEC.
Pearce Jr. has been what keeps the Volunteers' defense a dominant powerhouse. With not only being mocked in the first round of this year's upcoming NFL Draft, he has also been dominant for the Volunteers' defense. He leads the team with 5.5 tackles for loss and in sacks with 3.5.
Key Players: Kentucky
LB J.J. Weaver, WR Dane Key
Weaver has been seriously relied on in the Wildcats' defense all season long. He ranks third in school history with 37.5 tackles for loss. He also has 21.5 career sacks, which ranks fourth in school history, and only needs two more to tie Bud Dupree for No. 3.
Key has been quite a player in the Wildcats' offense as he is a favorite target for quarterback Brock Vandagriff. Key has 39 receptions for 587 yards on the season; 12 of those receptions have gone for 20 yards or more.
Trends to Watch
The Wildcats are looking for their first victory over the Volunteers since 2020, when they defeated them in Knoxville 34-7.
The Volunteers are looking to win 19 of their last 20 games at Neyland Stadium with a win over the Wildcats.
Broadcast Information
Date: Nov. 2
Time: 7:45 p.m. EST
Where: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tenn
TV: SEC Network
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