5 Tennessee football takeaways from win over Kentucky to open CFP path
Tennessee pulled away for a 34-6 win over Kentucky that will shake up the College Football Playoff picture. Here are five key takeaways.
Tennessee football secured a 34-6 victory over Kentucky, shaking up the College Football Playoff landscape. Led by linebacker Arion Carter's impressive 13 tackles, four tackles-for-loss, and two sacks, the Vols' defense proved formidable. Quarterback Faizon Brandon's substitution proved pivotal, as he completed a 29-yard run and then a crucial 24-yard touchdown pass to Mike Matthews, breaking the game open.
DeSean Bishop became just the second player in UT history to rush for 1,000 yards in two different seasons, joining Johnnie Jones who set the record in 1984. Despite Kentucky's SEC-best six-game winning streak and initial playoff projection, Tennessee's defensive struggles were overcome, finally capitalizing on turnovers to secure the win.
Tennessee kicker Cooper Ranvier, a Louisville transfer, drained two field goals against his hometown Wildcats, adding to his impressive season.
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