Kentucky falls to Tennessee in SEC action, struggles in rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 11:07 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Kentucky football faced a significant setback on November 7, losing 34-6 to Tennessee in Knoxville. The defeat dropped the Wildcats' record to 7-2 and out of the top ten in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The loss was marked by turnovers that allowed Tennessee to capitalize on short fields. Despite this, Kentucky remains in contention for the College Football Playoff if they can win their final three games of the season. This week's SEC power rankings see Kentucky drop from second to sixth following the loss.
- •Kentucky loses 34-6 to Tennessee on November 7.
- •Wildcats drop to 7-2 for the season.
- •Turnovers contributed to the loss against Tennessee.
- •Kentucky falls from second to sixth in SEC rankings.
- •Wildcats aim for three wins to secure College Football Playoff spot.
- 11:07 AMYahoo Sports — How far did Kentucky fall in SEC power rankings after loss?
"Kentucky football suffered a setback against Tennessee on Saturday. How far did they fall in this week's SEC power rankings?
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