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Tennessee Volunteers to Clash with Kentucky Wildcats at Neyland Stadium

As the Tennessee Volunteers prepare to host the Kentucky Wildcats at Neyland Stadium, fans are anticipating another display of the dominant form that has characterized their recent performances. The Volunteers have been on an impressive winning streak, showcasing a potent offense and a resilient defense.


Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) passes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing against the Skyhawks, Tennessee's offense was nothing short of explosive, putting up 65 points and amassing a staggering 696 total yards. Their passing game was particularly lethal, with a completion percentage of approximately 70 and five touchdowns through the air. The ground game also contributed significantly with four rushing touchdowns.


Defensively, Tennessee has been equally formidable. Against LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge, they recorded five sacks and allowed only 13 points. This defensive prowess was also evident in their narrow victory over Alabama's Crimson Tide where they managed to sack the quarterback once but more importantly held on for a high-scoring win.


The upcoming match at Neyland Stadium promises to be an exciting one as Tennessee looks to continue its trend of high-scoring games and defensive solidity. With home-field advantage and an attendance that often exceeds 100 thousand roaring fans, it's expected that this environment will play into Tennessee's hands.


The Volunteers' special teams have shown efficiency as well; field goal success rates have been strong except for one hiccup against Skyhawks where they hit only half of their attempts. However, given their overall scoring ability this season, it seems unlikely that games will hinge on field goals alone.


As we look forward to this matchup between two historic rivals in college football's Southeastern Conference (SEC), fans can expect Tennessee to leverage its offensive firepower while relying on its defense to contain Kentucky’s advances.


The game is scheduled for October 29th at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville with kickoff set for 7:00 PM local time (23:00 UTC). Fans unable to attend can catch all the action live on ESPN satellite channel 206.

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