Kentucky, Tennessee entered border clash with postseason stakes
The Wildcats’ first Tennessee matchup under Will Stein carried SEC Championship and College Football Playoff implications.
| 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 and Tennessee were scheduled to meet Saturday night at Neyland Stadium with both programs carrying major postseason ambitions into the border rivalry. Kickoff was set for 6:15 p.m. ET on ESPN.
The matchup marked Kentucky’s first game against Tennessee in the Will Stein era. The Wildcats had made a promising start under Stein and entered the weekend dreaming big after placing sixth in the first College Football Playoff rankings.
Tennessee also entered the game firmly in contention for a place in the SEC Championship and the College Football Playoff. The matchup carried conference and national postseason implications. Historically, Tennessee has dominated the rivalry, particularly during its stronger seasons.
At Neyland Stadium, Kentucky faced a test of its strong start against Tennessee’s historical control of the series, while the Volunteers had an opportunity to protect their postseason position and extend their advantage over the Wildcats.
Why it matters
Kentucky entered the weekend sixth in the first College Football Playoff rankings and looking to strengthen its special season. Tennessee remained firmly in the SEC Championship and playoff races.
What to watch next
The source identified the 6:15 p.m. ET kickoff at Neyland Stadium as the next event, but it did not provide a result.
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