Kentucky fans paint Tennessee's Rock blue ahead of SEC showdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Kentucky football fans painted Tennessee’s famed Rock blue just before a crucial SEC matchup in Knoxville on November 7, 2026. The message featured Kentucky’s logo along with phrases like "Stein Time" and "#BBN Big Blue Rock." Although the Rock was quickly covered up, the act reinforced Kentucky's confidence as they head into the game with a 7-1 record. The Wildcats are currently ranked No. 6 in the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings, while Tennessee sits at No. 13. Both teams are vying for a significant position within the SEC and CFP.
- •Kentucky fans painted Tennessee's Rock before the game.
- •The Wildcats hold a 7-1 record this season.
- •Kentucky is ranked No. 6 in the CFP, Tennessee No. 13.
- •The Rock has been a campus tradition for over 50 years.
- •The game is pivotal for SEC and CFP implications.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky fans had a message for Tennessee. They painted it on the Vols’ Rock
"Kentucky fans painted Tennessee’s famed Rock blue ahead of a showdown with massive SEC and CFP stakes.
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