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Tennessee returns from its open week at 5-2 and ranked No. 16. The Volunteers are 3-1 at home and 2-1 on the road. Their latest result was a 24-27 loss at South Carolina, following a 26-10 home win over Alabama. Kentucky visits Neyland Stadium at 6-1 for tonight's 5:15 PM CT kickoff.
The quarterback decision has not been announced publicly. George MacIntyre started the previous three games after Faizon Brandon was benched, but Josh Heupel said the starter would be decided on game day. MacIntyre is projected, not confirmed. DeSean Bishop is absent from the latest availability report after appearing hurt late at South Carolina. Javin Gordon and Daune Morris remain in the backfield plans.
Tennessee is giving its tight ends a larger role. Alec Abeln has stressed pass protection and the flexibility of playing multiple tight ends. DaSaahn Brame is involved near the goal line as well as in the passing game. Ethan Davis remains out for the season.
On defense, Anthony Poindexter has described better understanding of Jim Knowles' system and more comfort with weekly assignments. Qua Moss, TJ Metcalf and Dejuan Lane are established in the secondary. Tennessee's longer-term absences remain out on the latest report. Kentucky lists Sam Greene and Isaiah McMillian as probable.
Tennessee is 5-2 and ranked No. 16, with a 3-1 home record and a 2-1 road record. The Volunteers held Alabama to 10 points in a 26-10 home win before losing 24-27 at South Carolina. Their earlier wins at Georgia Tech and over Kennesaw State featured 45 and 42 points, respectively.
George MacIntyre started the previous three games after Faizon Brandon was benched. Josh Heupel said the Kentucky starter would be decided on game day, so MacIntyre remains a projection rather than a confirmed starter.
DeSean Bishop is not on the latest availability list after appearing hurt late at South Carolina. Heupel has also said Javin Gordon and Daune Morris are part of the backfield plans.
Tennessee's tight ends are taking on more work, with Alec Abeln emphasizing pass protection and multiple-tight-end formations. DaSaahn Brame has a role near the goal line and in the passing game. Ethan Davis remains out for the season.
Anthony Poindexter has credited better understanding of Jim Knowles' system and greater comfort with weekly assignments. Qua Moss, TJ Metcalf and Dejuan Lane remain established in the secondary after the open week.
Injury report as of : 6 Volunteers and 4 Wildcats on the report.
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Prices as of : the Volunteers are −6.5 to −5.5 at five sportsbooks and the total is 49.5.
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Volunteers to win costs 68¢ on Kalshi, against −205 at the best sportsbook (DraftKings). A Yes price in cents is the market’s chance in percent; Kalshi’s trading fee is extra.
| Market | Kalshi | Polymarket | Best sportsbook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteers to win | 68¢68% chance | 67¢67% chance | −205DraftKings |
| Wildcats to win | 37¢37% chance | 36¢36% chance | +184FanDuel |
| Over 49.5 total points | 52¢52% chance | 50¢50% chance | o49.5 −108DraftKings |
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| Volunteers | Wildcats | Volunteers | Wildcats | Over | Under | ||
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Lines as of : the Volunteers spread is −6, where it opened; the total is 49.5 (opened 50.5).
Open, then now.
| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 10/24 | at South Carolina Gamecocks | L 24-27 | +2.5 | Missed |
| Sat 10/17 | vs Alabama Crimson Tide | W 26-10 | +7.5 | Covered |
| Sat 10/10 | at Arkansas Razorbacks | W 24-17 | −13.5 | Missed |
| Sat 10/3 | vs Auburn Tigers | W 24-14 | −7.5 | Covered |
| Sat 9/26 | vs Texas Longhorns | L 17-20 | +5.5 | Covered |
Spread is the Volunteers’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
8–2 on Volunteers games this season · 80.0%
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The Tennessee Volunteers are 5-2: 3-1 at home and 2-1 on the road.
The Volunteers host the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, November 7 at 5:15 PM CT (6:15 PM ET).
The Volunteers list Ethan Davis (Out), Joakim Dodson (Out), Jaedon Harmon (Out), Edrees Farooq (Out), Dylan Lewis (Out), Wendell Moe Jr. (Out), DeSean Bishop (Available).
Tennessee, ranked No. 16, returns from its open week to host 6-1 Kentucky at Neyland Stadium at 5:15 PM CT. DeSean Bishop is not listed on the latest availability report, while Ethan Davis and Wendell Moe Jr. remain out. Kentucky lists Antwan Smith, Justyn Hartley, Jaden Smith and Grant Grayton out, with Sam Greene and Isaiah McMillian probable.
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