The Tennessee Volunteers hold a number of advantages heading into their matchup with the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday. History, talent, and momentum, to name a few.
You can also count health as another one.
The SEC released the first availability report of the week on Wednesday evening, and the Vols are in far better shape than their rivals from the Bluegrass State.
Kentucky has 10 players out and another 7 listed from doubtful to probable. Among those absentees is former Tennessee Vol Gerald Mincey. The ex-UT lineman transferred to Kentucky after the season, and he’s been had an interesting offseason that’s seen him take some not-so-subtle shots at his former team.