Kentucky Outranks Tennessee, but the Vols Own the Rivalry
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Kentucky enters Saturday's game against Tennessee with a higher College Football Playoff ranking and better record, but the Volunteers have historically dominated the rivalry, winning 38 of the past 41 meetings. Tennessee leads the overall series 86-26-9 and has won all five matchups under coach Josh Heupel, averaging 41.2 points per game. The Volunteers also hold a 45-11-6 home record against Kentucky, with Saturday's game featuring homecoming and a sellout crowd. Kentucky's 7-1 record includes wins over LSU, Oklahoma, and Vanderbilt, while Tennessee's two losses came by three points each. The Volunteers defeated Alabama 26-10, setting up a matchup between Kentucky's rising season and Tennessee's proven rivalry dominance.