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

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.