Kentucky firmly has its back against the wall following consecutive SEC losses to Georgia and Mississippi State. The Wildcats need a win to prevent a historic season from slipping through their fingers.
The Wildcats will get a chance to break this losing streak against a heated rival.
Josh Heupel’s first Tennessee team is off to a surprising 4-4 start and figures to be a legitimate challenge to Kentucky. Expect a physical, intense matchup on Saturday night at Kroger Field.
KSR’s Scouting Report is here to provide the lowdown on the Volunteers.
Nuts and Bolts
One year after leading Tennessee to 10 wins and an SEC East title in 2007, Phillip Fulmer was fired after serving 17 years as the head football coach for the Volunteers.