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This is one of those SEC rivalry games where the numbers only tell part of the story.
Kentucky comes into Knoxville with a six-game winning streak and a 7-1 record. Tennessee is 6-2, playing at home, and desperately needs a statement victory to strengthen its playoff hopes.
There's an interesting historical angle, too. This will be the 122nd meeting between these programs, but only the fourth time both have been ranked when they meet. That's a pretty remarkable statistic for such an old rivalry.
Both teams are coming off bye weeks, which makes the coaching battle particularly interesting. The opening game plan is one thing. What happens when the opposition starts adjusting is another.
Kentucky has been excellent at protecting the football, while Tennessee has the home-field advantage and a running game capable of causing problems. The Wildcats have also struggled historically in Knoxville, winning there just once since 1984.
I'm particularly interested in the second half. If the opening plans aren't working, which coaching staff can find an answer without abandoning what got them this far?
Who do you trust more when the game gets tight and adjustments become crucial? Kentucky's surging Wildcats or Tennessee's Volunteers defending Neyland Stadium?
Kentucky comes into Knoxville with a six-game winning streak and a 7-1 record. Tennessee is 6-2, playing at home, and desperately needs a statement victory to strengthen its playoff hopes.
There's an interesting historical angle, too. This will be the 122nd meeting between these programs, but only the fourth time both have been ranked when they meet. That's a pretty remarkable statistic for such an old rivalry.
Both teams are coming off bye weeks, which makes the coaching battle particularly interesting. The opening game plan is one thing. What happens when the opposition starts adjusting is another.
Kentucky has been excellent at protecting the football, while Tennessee has the home-field advantage and a running game capable of causing problems. The Wildcats have also struggled historically in Knoxville, winning there just once since 1984.
I'm particularly interested in the second half. If the opening plans aren't working, which coaching staff can find an answer without abandoning what got them this far?
Who do you trust more when the game gets tight and adjustments become crucial? Kentucky's surging Wildcats or Tennessee's Volunteers defending Neyland Stadium?
