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No. 8 Kentucky's 6-Game Win Steak Snapped in 34-6 Loss at No. 16 Tennessee
Tennessee’s defense forced turnovers and its running game delivered big plays as the Vols improved to 7-2 and moved closer to the CFP rankings.
On Saturday at Neyland Stadium, Tennessee defeated Kentucky 34-6, keeping its College Football Playoff hopes alive.
In a rivalry dating back to 1893, the win marked Tennessee's 39th victory against Kentucky in their last 42 meetings.
Led by defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, Tennessee's defense overwhelmed the Wildcats by forcing three turnovers while crowd noise reached 116 decibels.
The victory improves Tennessee's No. 13 status in the College Football Playoff rankings, while Kentucky no longer solely controls its path to the SEC Championship.
Volunteers linebackers coach William Inge returned to the sideline following a two-month medical leave; head coach Josh Heupel said, "We have truly witnessed a miracle and God's hands on somebody.