No. 16 Tennessee (7-2, 4-2 SEC) defeated No. 7 Kentucky (7-2, 5-2 SEC), 34-6. Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 10 of the 2026 college football season.
Tennessee won its sixth consecutive game over the Wildcats.
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The Vols led, 10-6, at halftime before scoring 24 unanswered points over the final 30 minutes of the contest.
Tennessee starting quarterback George MacIntyre completed 9-of-14 passing attempts for 125 yards. He also totaled one rushing yard on two attempts.
Faizon Brandon completed 1-of-1 passing attempts for 24 yards and one touchdown. He also had 29 rushing yards on one attempt.
DeSean Bishop totaled 109 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 25 attempts and has eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards for a second consecutive season. Daune Morris finished with 85 rushing yards and one touchdown on five attempts.
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Braylon Staley led the Vols in receiving yards (50) and recorded four receptions, while Mike Matthews recorded three receptions for 38 yards and one touchdown, a 24-yard reception from Brandon.
Tennessee forced three turnovers by the Wildcats, totaled 389 yards of offense, including 240 rushing yards and 149 passing yards, while Kentucky totaled 361 yards of offense, including 224 passing yards and 137 rushing yards.
Tennessee kicker Cooper Ranvier converted two field goals in the contest.
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