Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Kroger Field, 1540 University Drive, Lexington, KY 40506
Kickoff: 7:45 PM ET
Broadcast: SEC Network
Weather Forecast: Overcast skies, 62°F at kickoff, light winds (5–8 mph), no rain expected.
Team Recent Form
Tennessee Volunteers:
Last game: 37-20 loss at Alabama
Offense: 44.1 PPG (2nd nationally), 511 YPG (5th)
Defense: 30.4 PPG allowed (110th), 390.9 YPG allowed (97th)
Strength: Explosive passing game, elite scoring efficiency.
Kentucky Wildcats:
Last game: 16-13 loss vs. Texas
Offense: 22.5 PPG (103rd), 342.2 YPG (105th)
Defense: 25.8 PPG allowed (82nd), 365 YPG allowed (70th)
Strength: Ball control offense, efficient QB play.
Injury Report
Tennessee: No major injuries reported.
Kentucky: No significant absences; QB Cutter Boley expected to start.
Key Player Matchups
QB Joey Aguilar (TENN): 1,948 yards, 15 TD, 6 INT – strong vertical passer.
RB DeSean Bishop (TENN): 604 yards, 7 TD – averaging 7.8 YPC.
WR Chris Brazzell II (TENN): 602 yards, 7 TD – reliable deep threat.
QB Cutter Boley (UK): 885 yards, 4 TD, 4 INT – accurate but limited explosiveness.
RB Seth McGowan (UK): 476 yards, 7 TD – Kentucky’s most consistent weapon.
Series History
All-time: Tennessee leads 84–26–9.
Recent: Tennessee has won 4 straight vs. Kentucky, outscoring them by 57 points combined.
At Kroger Field: Tennessee has won 9 of last 10.
Betting Trends
Tennessee: 3-4 ATS this season; 2-2 ATS as 8.5+ point favorite. 5 of 7 games OVER.
Kentucky: 2-4 ATS; 2-1 ATS as 8.5+ point underdog. 4 of 6 games OVER.
Head-to-Head: Tennessee 4-0 SU last 4 vs. Kentucky; 3-1 ATS in that span.
Projection: Tennessee 34 – Kentucky 23
Game Odds
Tennessee Volunteers – 7.5
Kentucky Wildcats 54.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025
