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How is Kentucky supposed to keep up? The game plan will be to control the ball on offense, but Kentucky can't block anybody, and Tennessee's defense has been excellent against the run. The Vols also have an excellent pass rush to get after Will Levis on third down. Maybe Kentucky breaks through the backdoor if Tennessee chills in the second half with Georgia looming next week, but I'm not too worried about it.
Kentucky has the better special teams (No. 11 vs. No. 43) and overall defense (No. 14 vs. 42), according to Football Outsiders. The Wildcats have had two weeks to prepare for this revenge game. Last season, Tennessee defeated Kentucky 45-42 despite getting outgained 612-461. The Vols are 8-17 against-the-spread after scoring 40-plus points of late. They also have a big game against Georgia next week. Take the road team plus the points.
Kentucky QB Will Levis says the Wildcats want to execute long time-consuming drives at Tennessee to keep the Vols offense off the field. Kentucky averages a 26-16 score this season. In last season's matchup, Kentucky controlled the clock for 46 minutes, and the Vols still won 45-42. If Alabama’s defense can’t stop Tennessee, I don't think Kentucky’s can. The Over is 10-1 in the Vols' last 11 home games. Over is the top play.
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