Kentucky aims to vanquish Old Kentucky Football against Tennessee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 12:54 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Kentucky Football is set to face No. 13 Tennessee on November 5, attempting to end a longstanding tradition of struggling against strong Volunteers teams. Coach Will Stein has elevated Kentucky to its highest ranking, No. 6, in the College Football Playoff Selection Committee Rankings. Historically, Kentucky's last victory over a good Tennessee squad came in 1984, and their most recent wins in the series were against teams that finished below.500. Tennessee has been a dominant opponent, highlighted by a 26-game winning streak over Kentucky that ended in 2011.
- •Kentucky ranks No. 6 in initial CFP Rankings.
- •Tennessee is currently ranked No. 13 in CFP rankings.
- •Kentucky last beat a good Tennessee team in 1984.
- •Kentucky has won twice against Tennessee since 2011.
- •Tennessee's schedule includes challenging matchups against top-25 teams.
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Tennessee is the final boss for ending the Old Kentucky Football trope
"Will Stein wasn’t alive when Kentucky last beat a good Tennessee team.
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