Tennessee football opens CFP path with victory over Kentucky
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Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Tennessee secured a 34-6 win against Kentucky on November 7, furthering its College Football Playoff aspirations. The Vols, now 7-2 overall and 4-2 in the SEC, generated a strong second-half performance, scoring 24 unanswered points. This victory also ended Kentucky's six-game winning streak and likely impacts playoff rankings ahead of updates slated for November 10. Tennessee will face Texas A&M next on November 14.
- •Tennessee's defense forced three turnovers against Kentucky.
- •DeSean Bishop achieved over 1,000 rushing yards for the second season.
- •Kicker Cooper Ranvier made two field goals in his hometown.
- •Tennessee has three regular-season games remaining, starting with Texas A&M.
- 2:41 AMYahoo Sports — 5 Tennessee football takeaways from win over Kentucky to open CFP path
"Tennessee pulled away for a 34-6 win over Kentucky that will shake up the College Football Playoff picture. Here are five key takeaways.
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