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Early haymakers from Tennessee must be absorbed by Kentucky

Styles often make fights. Under Josh Heupel, Tennessee comes out swinging from the opening bell.

In first quarters this season, the Vols are outscoring opponents by a score of 124-30. Tennessee has twice scored 28 points in the opening quarter of an SEC game and has owned a two-possession lead in five games this season.

Kentucky must be able to survive the first 15 minutes on Saturday. There are two ways to accomplish that mission.

Defense wins early

In games against both ULM and Chattanooga, Kentucky allowed an opening drive touchdown. The Warhawks were given a short field after an interception, and the Mocs got the biggest chunk play of the day on the first series to set up a scoring opportunity.