# 13th-ranked Tennessee dismantles sixth-ranked Kentucky to stay alive in College Football Playoff race

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/13th-ranked-tennessee-dismantles-sixth-ranked-kentucky-to-stay-alive-in-college-football-playoff-race/
- Published: 2026-11-08T03:45:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T04:24:31+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/13th-ranked-tennessee-dismantles-sixth-ranked-kentucky-stay-alive-college-football-playoff-race
- Topics: Football, Sport, World

## Key points

- Tennessee beat sixth-ranked Kentucky 34-6.
- The Vols remain in the playoff race.
- Kentucky’s six-game winning streak ended.

## Summary

No. 13 Tennessee beat No. 6 Kentucky 34-6 in Knoxville, keeping the Volunteers in contention for the College Football Playoff and making Kentucky’s route more difficult. The game was close until the fourth quarter, when Tennessee turned defensive stops and a fumble into three touchdowns.

Kentucky managed just two field goals across 10 offensive drives, with eight ending in punts, failed fourth-down attempts or turnovers. Tennessee recorded eight tackles for loss and forced three turnovers; DeSean Bishop ran for 109 yards and two touchdowns. Both teams are 7-2 overall and 4-2 in SEC play, and each faces a road game next week.

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