Tennessee, Kentucky matchup set for primetime slate in Lexington

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) throws to receiver as he’s hit by Pittsburgh linebacker SirVocea Dennis (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

by: Caleb Wethington

Posted: Oct 25, 2021 / 01:41 PM EDT

Updated: Oct 25, 2021 / 01:41 PM EDT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Volunteers have entered their bye week on a two-game losing streak to two teams from the SEC West who are now both ranked in the AP’s top 10. The Vols will travel to Lexington for a primetime matchup with the No. 12 Kentucky Wildcats on Nov. 6.

While the Vols enjoy the rest and extra-preparation of their bye week, the Wildcats will face Mississippi State on Oct. 30. The Cats are 6-1 so far this season and their lone loss came from No. 1 Georgia.

The Vols and Cats will face off at 7 p.m. and the game will air on ESPN2.