Kentucky vs Tennessee football recap: Wildcats fall to No. 3 Volunteers in Knoxville
Coming off a bye week, the Kentucky football team has a massive challenge on its hands in the form of No. 3 Tennessee (7-0, 3-0 SEC).
Kentucky, ranked 19th in the latest AP college football poll, will try to pull off an upset at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville and avenge last season's 45-42 loss to the Volunteers. Tennessee is in the midst of its best start to a season since it won the national championship in 1998.
UK sits at 5-2 overall and 2-2 in Southeastern Conference play. The off week came at an ideal time for the Wildcats since some players needed time to rest their injuries, according to coach Mark Stoops.
One of those injured players, star quarterback Will Levis, said he's now "the healthiest I've felt in months."
The Volunteers are led by quarterback Hayden Hooker, who is the head of the nation's No. 1-ranked offense and second-ranked passing offense. Through seven games this season, Hooker has thrown for 2,093 yards with 18 touchdowns and one interception.
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FINAL: Tennessee 44, Kentucky 6
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— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) October 30, 2022
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker throws third touchdown of the game - 7:47, Q4
This time around, Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker tossed a 13-yard touchdown pass to Jabari Small. Hooker has completed 19 of 25 pass attempts for 245 yards and three touchdowns.
Tennessee 44, Kentucky 6
TOUCHDOWN: Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker tosses another touchdown to another wide-open recsiver, this time Jabari Small. Kentucky trails 44-6 with 7:47 to go.
— Ryan Black (@RyanABlack) October 30, 2022
End of the third quarter - Tennessee 37, Kentucky 6
END OF THIRD QUARTER: Tennessee 37, Kentucky 6. Volunteers rolling. The Wildcats? Not so much.
— Ryan Black (@RyanABlack) October 30, 2022
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker runs in for a touchdown - 3:58, Q3
Tennesee is simply running away with this one after an 8-yard touchdown run by Hendon Hooker.
Tennesee 37, Kentucky 6
TOUCHDOWN: Tennessee just pouring it on now, as QB Hendon Hooker dives in for an 8-yard score. Kentucky down 37-6 with 3:58 left in the third quarter.
— Ryan Black (@RyanABlack) October 30, 2022
Tennessee tacks on a field goal - 8:57, Q3
Tennessee kicker Chase McGrath nailed a 29-yard field goal attempt. It's now or never for Kentucky football.
Tennessee 30, Kentucky 6
FIELD GOAL: Tennessee kicker Chase McGrath knocks it in from 29 yards. Kentucky now trails 30-6 at the 8:57 mark of the third quarter.
— Ryan Black (@RyanABlack) October 30, 2022
HALFTIME: Tennessee 27, Kentucky 6
HALFTIME: Tennessee 27, Kentucky 6. Wildcats will get the ball to begin the third quarter, but will need a comeback of epic proportions to avoid their third loss in four games.
— Ryan Black (@RyanABlack) October 30, 2022
Jalin Hyatt catches second TD of game - 0:22, Q2
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker connected with wide receiver Jalin Hyatt for another touchdown tonight. This time, it was for a 31-yard touchdown.
Tennesee 27, Kentucky 6
𝙅𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙉 𝙃𝙔𝘼𝙏𝙏.
𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙: Single-season receiving touchdowns (14). pic.twitter.com/SspM8CCfYB— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) October 30, 2022
Tennessee comes up with a big-time interception
Kentucky quarterback Will Levis threw a short pass to wide receiver Dane Key, who ran a slant route. Key got drilled by a Tennessee defender and bobbled the ball. Vols linebacker Juwan Mitchell picked the pass off and ran it 48 yards to the Kentucky 45-yard line.
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📲 https://t.co/r2on2pkQiH pic.twitter.com/g1x8EtYLzX— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) October 30, 2022
Jaylen Wright extends Tennessee's lead with a touchdown - 11:12, Q2
Tennesee running back Jaylen Wright's 1-yard touchdown capped an eight-play, 77-yard drive for the Volunteers.
Tennesee 20, Kentucky 6
TOUCHDOWN: Jaylen Wright takes it for Tennessee's third score of the day. The extra point is good this time. Kentucky down 20-6 with 11:12 remaining in the first half.
— Ryan Black (@RyanABlack) October 30, 2022
Tennessee runs in a touchdown - 14:56, Q2
Tennessee tight end Princeton Fant ran in a 2-yard touchdown to give the Volunteers a little breathing room. After the score, UT was called for a holding penalty and missed the subsequent extra-point attempt.
Tennessee 13, Kentucky 6
TOUCHDOWN: Princeton Fant dashes up the middle for a 2-yard score. Holding on the extra point (which initially was successful) made the Volunteers kick it again. And the second one is missed. Kentucky trails 13-6 with 14:56 left before halftime.
— Ryan Black (@RyanABlack) October 29, 2022
End of the first quarter: Tennessee 7, Kentucky 6
END OF FIRST QUARTER: Tennessee 7, Kentucky 6. Volunteers will start the second period with a third-and-goal from the 1-yard line.
— Ryan Black (@RyanABlack) October 29, 2022
DeAndre Square returns for Kentucky football
Kentucky linebacker DeAndre Square is back on the field after going to the locker room earlier in the quarter.
— Ryan Black (@RyanABlack) October 29, 2022
Kentucky's Chris Rodriguez Jr. runs in touchdown, but extra point is blocked - 4:44, Q1
Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. ran in a 3-yard touchdown, but Matt Ruffolo's extra-point attempt was blocked by Tennessee.
Tennessee 7, Kentucky 6
"That's Kentucky Football in a nutshell. That drive right there." 🗣 @KirkHerbstreit @CROD_JR caps a nine-play, 71-yard drive over 4:45. PAT was blocked.
📺 - @ESPN: https://t.co/FNB8R3WaDP pic.twitter.com/YPYeN09z6d— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) October 29, 2022
TOUCHDOWN: Chris Rodriguez gets Kentucky on the board. But the extra point is blocked. Wildcats trail Volunteers, 7-6, with 4:44 left in the opening period.
— Ryan Black (@RyanABlack) October 29, 2022
Kentucky linebacker DeAndre Square injured, in locker room
According to the ESPN broadcast, UK inside linebacker DeAndre Square, a three-time team captain, is in the locker room with a left ankle injury. It is not clear if he will return.
Tennessee starts with a quick Hendon Hooker passing TD - 13:33, 1Q
Well, that didn't take long for the Tennessee Volunteers football team. UT quarterback Hendon Hooker tossed an impressive 55-yard touchdown to Jalin Hyatt.
Tennessee 7, Kentucky 0
Hendon Hooker to Jalin Hyatt may just be the top connection in CFB right now🔥
pic.twitter.com/1Ec8p5XUdR— PFF College (@PFF_College) October 29, 2022
TOUCHDOWN: Tennessee already on the board with a 55-yard strike from Hendon Hooker to Jalin Hyatt. Had to be a busted coverage from Kentucky. No one within a mile of Hyatt on that one. UT goes up 7-0 with 13:33 left in the first quarter.
— Ryan Black (@RyanABlack) October 29, 2022
How to watch Kentucky football vs Tennessee on TV, livestream
Game time: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29
Location: Neyland Stadium (Knoxville)
TV: ESPN
Online livestream: ESPN.com/watch
Terrestrial radio broadcast: 840-AM in Louisville; 630-AM, 98.1-FM in Lexington
Online radio broadcast: UKAthletics.com
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Kentucky football vs. Tennessee Volunteers betting odds
Tennessee is favored by 11.5 points (last updated Oct. 28)
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky football vs Tennessee recap: UK can't keep up with Volunteers
