Kentucky at Tennessee

Saturday, November 7, 2026 Share

Kentucky plays at Tennessee on Saturday, November 7. It will be their 122nd meeting; Tennessee leads the series 84–⁠25–⁠9 in the games on file.

Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.

AwayKentucky6–⁠1 in 2026

HomeTennessee6–⁠1 in 2026

Kickoff time TBA at Neyland Stadium, Knoxville

Players to watch

QuarterbackKenny Minchey1,552 passing yards, 13 TDLast: at Oklahoma, 21 of 28, 158 yards, 2 TD; 7 carries, 4 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
Running backC.J. Baxter Jr.484 rushing yards, 8 TDLast: vs. LSU, 19 carries, 123 yards, 2 TDTeam leader in rushing yards
LinebackerGrant Godfrey67 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 INTLast: at Oklahoma, 15 tackles ★No. 8 in FBS in tackles

Running backDeSean Bishop837 rushing yards, 10 TDLast: vs. Alabama, 32 carries, 159 yards, 2 TD; 3 catches, 16 yardsNo. 3 in FBS in rushing yards
ReceiverMike Matthews29 catches, 481 yards, 3 TDLast: vs. Alabama, 7 catches, 85 yardsTeam leader in receiving yards
LinebackerAmare Campbell46 tackles, 2 sacksLast: vs. Alabama, 8 tacklesTeam leader in tackles

Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.

Our ratings and the line, going in

Tennessee 68% to win.

No line posted yet.

Officially, Tennessee leads 85–⁠26–⁠9; as played, 84–⁠25–⁠9 in the 118 games on file; the official count covers all 121 meetings.