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No. 16 Tennessee tops No. 8 Kentucky 34-6 in Knoxville

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

No. 16 Tennessee tops No. 8 Kentucky 34-6 in Knoxville
Summary

No. 16 Tennessee secured a decisive 34-6 victory against No. 8 Kentucky on Saturday night in Knoxville. Daune Morris contributed significantly with a 66-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, and the Volunteers' defense excelled, recording eight tackles for loss and forcing three turnovers. Tennessee, now 7-2 and in contention for the College Football Playoff, overcame a halftime lead of 10-6 and scored 17 consecutive points in the second half. DeSean Bishop added two rushing touchdowns, while Kentucky's Kenny Minchey threw for 224 yards. The loss ended Kentucky's six-game winning streak, complicating their playoff aspirations. Next, Kentucky will face Florida, and Tennessee will visit Texas A&M.

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  • •Tennessee improves to 7-2 overall and 4-2 in SEC play.
  • •Kentucky's defensive struggles included eight tackles for loss and three turnovers.
  • •Daune Morris had a pivotal 66-yard touchdown run.
  • •DeSean Bishop rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns.
  • •Next games: Kentucky at Florida, Tennessee at Texas A&M.
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  • 2:48 AMYahoo Sports — Morris, defense lead No. 16 Tennessee past No. 8 Kentucky, 34-6
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(AP) — Daune Morris had an 66-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and No. 16 Tennessee's stifling defense shut down No.

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