No. 7 Tennessee (6-1, 3-1 SEC) is set to face off against Kentucky (3-5, 1-5 SEC) in Week 10 of the 2024 college football season at Neyland Stadium on Saturday. The game will be televised on SEC Network at 7:45 p.m. EDT.
Looking back at their previous matchup on Oct. 29, 2022, Tennessee dominated Kentucky with a 44-6 victory. The Vols took an early lead with a 55-yard touchdown pass from Hendon Hooker to Jalin Hyatt in the first quarter. Despite a touchdown from Kentucky’s Chris Rodriguez Jr., Tennessee scored 20 unanswered points in the second quarter to secure the win.
Tennessee’s defense was a key factor in the victory, forcing three turnovers with interceptions by Juwan Mitchell, Brandon Turnage, and Doneiko Slaughter. Hooker had a standout performance, completing 19-of-25 passing attempts for 325 yards and three touchdowns. Jabari Small and Jaylen Wright led the rushing attack with a combined total of 151 yards.
Hyatt stood out as the Vols’ top receiver, recording 138 yards and two touchdowns on five receptions. The victory showcased Tennessee’s strength on both sides of the ball and sets the stage for an exciting rematch in their upcoming game.
This article was originally published on Vols Wire, providing a closer look at Tennessee’s impressive win over Kentucky in 2022.
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