The Tennessee Volunteers picked up a much-needed bounce-back win over the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday night in Lexington, handily defeating their border rivals 56-34. The win moved Josh Heupel to 3-0 against Kentucky on the road in his five seasons.

One of the oldest rivalries in college football will be revived on Saturday as Kentucky (2-4) hosts No. 17 Tennessee (5-2).

The Tennessee Vols are hosting the Kentucky Wildcats in a Week 9 college football game. Follow live updates from Lexington, Kentucky.

After a devastating road loss to Alabama, No. 17 Tennessee goes back on the road Saturday night to face Kentucky. The Volunteers need a rebound performance, and this seems like a prime opportunity to get just that.

Video highlights, recaps and play breakdowns of the Tennessee Volunteers vs. Kentucky Wildcats NCAAF game from October 25, 2025 on ESPN.

While Kentucky showed flashes of life afterward, the early miscues dug too deep of a hole. The fumble and Boley’s early interception gave Tennessee all the momentum it needed. The Wildcats simply couldn’t overcome their self-inflicted mistakes, and despite a few explosive plays later in the game, the early errors defined the outcome.