Tennessee ends Kentucky's six-game winning streak with 34-6 victory

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Tennessee ends Kentucky's six-game winning streak with 34-6 victory
Summary

On November 7, Tennessee defeated Kentucky 34-6 in a critical SEC matchup at Neyland Stadium, halting Kentucky's six-game winning streak. The Wildcats, entering the game ranked sixth in the playoff standings, struggled offensively and turned the ball over three times. Tennessee's Desean Bishop contributed significantly with two rushing touchdowns and 109 yards on the ground. Kentucky's next game will be against Florida at home. With this victory, Tennessee improves to 7-2 and remains in the playoff picture as they head to Texas A&M next week.

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  • •Tennessee improves to 7-2 overall and 4-2 in SEC play.
  • •Kentucky falls to 7-2 and 5-2 in league competition.
  • •Desean Bishop leads Tennessee with 109 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
  • •Kentucky turns the ball over three times, impacting their scoring chances.
  • •Next, Kentucky faces Florida at home, while Tennessee travels to Texas A&M.
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The Kentucky football team has been one of the darlings of the 2026 college football season. Coming off their bye week, Will Stein's club entered Saturday riding a six-game winning streak. In addition, they sat sixth in the first college football playoff rankings. That's the highest they've ever been. However, they faced a daunting task …

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