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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.
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