{
  "id": 18041063,
  "title": "Can Will Stein solve Jim Knowles again? Kentucky HC previews Tennessee road test",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/can-will-stein-solve-jim-knowles-again-kentucky-hc-previews-tennessee",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T23:55:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stein-solve-jim-knowles-again-235543684.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kentucky Wildcats are currently 7-1, holding the No. 8 ranking, and coach Will Stein previewed their upcoming road test against No. 16 Tennessee in Tuesday's press conference. Stein emphasized Tennessee's elite status, stating they could easily be an 8-0 team, citing their close losses to Texas and South Carolina. He praised defensive coordinator Jim Knowles as one of the top defensive minds in college football, noting it will be his fourth matchup with Knowles; he has all respect for him. The Wildcats defense, which includes eight seniors, operates cleanly and ranks in the top 20 in various statistical categories. Tennessee's recent losses to Texas and South Carolina were by a combined six points, suggesting a potential challenge for the Wildcats.",
  "summary": "The Kentucky Wildcats are 7-1 and ranked No. 8 in Will Stein’s first season, and Stein opened his Tuesday press conference by laying out what the No. 16 Tennessee Volunteers look like from his side of Saturday’s game at Neyland Stadium. “We have a, you know, awesome opportunity this week to play an elite SEC […] The post Can Will Stein solve Jim Knowles again? Kentucky HC previews Tennessee road…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}