Tennessee hosts Kentucky with focus on run game strategy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 2:31 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
The #16 Tennessee Volunteers face Kentucky on Saturday night in Knoxville, both teams returning from bye weeks. Tennessee's offense, led by running back DeSean Bishop, aims to utilize a strong ground game against Kentucky's improved run defense. Coach Josh Heupel has not publicly confirmed the starting quarterback, maintaining uncertainty between George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon. Kentucky needs to stack the box defensively to force Tennessee into a pass-heavy game, which has been a struggle for the Volunteers this season.
- •Tennessee's offense averages over 40 points per game against Kentucky.
- •DeSean Bishop has 957 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns this season.
- •Tennessee ranks third in the SEC in yards per rush.
- •Kentucky's run defense improved significantly in October.
- •Game kicks off in Knoxville at night.
- 2:31 AMYahoo Sports — Tennessee offense preview: Can Kentucky force the Vols to pass?
"We preview Tennessee's offense as Kentucky travels to Knoxville to face the Vols on Saturday night. The Cats have to stop the run.
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