Tennessee Volunteers defeat Kentucky Wildcats 34-6: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAF · Kentucky Wildcats 6, Tennessee Volunteers 34
The Tennessee Volunteers beat the Kentucky Wildcats 34-6 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Neyland Stadium. The Tennessee Volunteers covered the spread as 6.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 49.5, with 40 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee Volunteers final score and game recap
The Tennessee Volunteers led 7-0 after the first quarter and 10-6 at halftime. They outscored the Kentucky Wildcats 24-0 in the second half, 21-0 in the fourth quarter alone. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kenny Minchey (Kentucky Wildcats): 26/34 passing for 224 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Willie Rodriguez (Kentucky Wildcats): 6 catches for 81 yards.
- DeSean Bishop (Tennessee Volunteers): 25 carries for 109 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Daune Morris (Tennessee Volunteers): 5 carries for 85 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee Volunteers?
The Tennessee Volunteers covered the spread as 6.5-point favorites, winning by 28 points.
The spread opened and closed at Tennessee Volunteers -6.5.
Did Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee Volunteers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 40 points combined against a closing total of 49.5, under by 9.5. 16 of the 40 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 50.5 and closed at 49.5.
How did AiQ's Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee Volunteers predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Tennessee Volunteers to win at -205, a win (+$48.78 on a $100 bet).
Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee Volunteers game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Kentucky Wildcats team total 20.5: the under, paying -104, with 6 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Tennessee Volunteers won the first half, paying -192.
- First-quarter moneyline: Tennessee Volunteers won the first quarter, paying -180.
- Tennessee Volunteers team total 27.5: the over, paying -113, with 34 scored.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the under, paying +114, with 7 points scored.
- First-half total 24.5: the under, paying -115, with 16 points scored.
- First-half spread: Tennessee Volunteers -3.5 covered, paying -108.
Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee Volunteers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Kentucky Wildcats at +180 and the Tennessee Volunteers at -220. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Tennessee Volunteers a 66% favorite. The Tennessee Volunteers won as the favorite at -220: $45.45 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Tennessee Volunteers, the price before the game was -205: priced below fair (−0.8% value).
The total moved down from 50.5 to 49.5, and the game went under.
Kentucky Wildcats and Tennessee Volunteers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Kentucky Wildcats 7-2 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 3-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 7 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 4 times.
This result left the Tennessee Volunteers 7-2 in the 2026 regular season (5-1 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 7 times.
What's next for Kentucky Wildcats and Tennessee Volunteers?
Next for the Kentucky Wildcats: the Florida Gators at home on Friday, November 13, 2026. Next for the Tennessee Volunteers: at the Texas A&M Aggies on Friday, November 13, 2026.