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Kentucky vs Tennessee

Kentucky visit Tennessee in Week 10. The model favors Tennessee by 15.6. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
17%
83%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#67SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#19
#47FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#19
1465EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1787
0.8%Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.1.1%
KentuckyTennesseesolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
Tennessee lead 10-2
Tennessee have won the last 5
20162025
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2025
56-34
Tennessee
at Kentucky
2024
28-18
Tennessee
at Tennessee
2023
33-27
Tennessee
at Kentucky
2022
44-6
Tennessee
at Tennessee
2021
45-42
Tennessee
at Kentucky
2020
34-7
Kentucky
at Tennessee
2019
17-13
Tennessee
at Kentucky
2018
24-7
Tennessee
at Tennessee
2017
29-26
Kentucky
at Kentucky
2016
49-36
Tennessee
at Tennessee
2015
52-21
Tennessee
at Kentucky
2014
50-16
Tennessee
at Tennessee
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do Kentucky and Tennessee play?

Week 10 of 2026, on Nov 7, 2026 at Tennessee.

Who is favored?

The model projects Tennessee by 15.6 (83% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Tennessee lead 10-2 over the meetings in our records.

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