- Matchup: Tennessee Volunteers vs Kentucky Wildcats
- Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Venue: Kroger Field, Lexington, KY
- Broadcast: SEC Network
- Betting Line: Wildcats (+9.5)
- Over/Under: 54
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The Kentucky Wildcats (2-4) will go head-to-head with the Tennessee Volunteers (5-2) at Kroger Field on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Tennessee enters this contest as 9.5-point favorites, with the total set at 54 points.
The Tennessee Volunteers boast a 5-2 record this season. Their most recent game ended in a 37-20 defeat against the Alabama Crimson Tide. In that match, the Volunteers were challenged defensively, allowing 120 yards on 32 carries (3.8 yards per rush). They gave up 19 completions from 29 attempts, totaling 253 passing yards and a completion percentage of 65.5%. Overall, Tennessee ran 77 plays, accumulating 410 total yards. On the ground, they rushed 33 times for 142 yards, averaging 4.3 yards per attempt.
This season, the Volunteers have amassed a total of 3,577 yards. In scoring, Tennessee has recorded 17 passing touchdowns and 19 rushing touchdowns, with 10 turnovers. They have achieved 188 first downs and committed 54 penalties totaling 446 yards. Offensively, they average 200.3 rushing yards per game, ranking them 29th nationally, while also scoring an impressive average of 44.1 points per game.
<pDefensively, the Volunteers rank 110th in stopping the opposition, allowing 30.4 points per game. They have conceded 133.7 rushing yards per game on an average of 3.3 yards per carry and have allowed 936 rushing yards over seven games. In the passing game, Tennessee has given up 1,800 yards, ranking 119th in the nation, with 257.1 passing yards allowed per contest and a completion percentage of 66.2%. Overall, they rank 96th in total defensive yards allowed, yielding a total of 390.9 yards per game, including 11 passing touchdowns and 15 rushing touchdowns.The Kentucky Wildcats are entering this matchup with a 2-4 record after narrowly losing 16-13 to the Texas Longhorns in their last outing. In that game, Kentucky managed to rush for 137 yards on 46 attempts, averaging 3.0 yards per carry. As a team, they completed 395 yards on 86 offensive plays (4.6 yards per play). The Wildcats’ secondary displayed a strong performance, allowing only 44.4% completion rate, giving up 132 yards on 12 of 27 passing attempts. They held their opponents to 47 rushing yards on 28 attempts (1.7 yards per rush).
This year, the Kentucky Wildcats have averaged 342.2 total yards per game, placing them at 105th nationally. The Wildcats’ offense has incurred 250 penalty yards across 32 infractions, ranking 121st in Division 1. On the ground, they average 155.7 rushing yards per game and have accumulated a total of 934 rushing yards. They’ve thrown 5 interceptions and had 4 fumbles, achieving a total of 119 first downs. Kentucky ranks 103rd in D-1 with an average of 22.5 points per game, alongside a total of 1,119 passing yards, averaging 186.5 passing yards per game, putting them at 108th in college football.
On the defensive side, the Wildcats are allowing an average of 25.8 points per game, ranking them 82nd in the nation. Kentucky has surrendered a total of 815 rushing yards (135.8 yards per game) and 13 rushing touchdowns this season. Additionally, they have allowed 3 passing touchdowns and 229.2 passing yards per game, ranking 83rd nationally. Their defense has been active for 403 plays, placing them 14th in college football, with 6 interceptions and no fumbles recovered, and they’ve conceded 155 total points this season.
Who will emerge victorious in the Volunteers/Wildcats college football showdown?
Prediction: Bet on the Volunteers -9.5
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