Kentucky projections slide after Tennessee loss
Media projections place the Wildcats between No. 7 and No. 13 entering the final three games of the regular season.
| Kickoff | 6:15 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Venue | Neyland Stadium |
| Spread | Tennessee -6.5 |
| Total | 49.5 |
| TV | ESPN |
|---|---|
| Streaming | the ESPN app |
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Follow the full play-by-play and box score →Kentucky lost to Tennessee at Neyland Stadium, narrowing its margin for error with three regular-season games remaining. The Wildcats now face Florida, Missouri and Louisville as they try to preserve their College Football Playoff position.
Several media members moved Kentucky down in their post-Saturday rankings or projections. CBS Sports’ Chip Patterson and SI’s James Parks each placed the Wildcats at No. 13, while FanSided’s Chris Landers projected Kentucky at No. 7 in the CFP rankings this week. USA Today’s Matthew Glenesk ranked the Wildcats No. 8.
A Sea of Blue writer Ethan DeWitt projected Kentucky would fall to around No. 13 in the AP poll and No. 10 when the CFP rankings are released Tuesday night. Those forecasts are individual media assessments, not the official CFP committee ranking.
The loss in Knoxville leaves Will Stein’s team needing a strong finish. A Sea of Blue described Kentucky’s playoff résumé as solid, while arguing that winning the final three games would guarantee a playoff spot.
Florida comes first, followed by Missouri and Louisville. Florida and Missouri are SEC opponents, Louisville is an in-state opponent.
Why it matters
Kentucky’s loss at Tennessee reduced its room for another setback in the playoff race. The Wildcats still have games against Florida, Missouri and Louisville to strengthen their position.
What to watch next
The CFP rankings will be released Tuesday night, and Kentucky’s next opponent is Florida.
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