Total Yards
Kentucky612
Tennessee461
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Tennessee at Kentucky
Nov 6, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 10
Away
Tennessee
SEC
Final Score
45 - 42
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Passing Yards
Kentucky387
Tennessee316
Rushing Yards
Kentucky225
Tennessee145
Turnovers
Kentucky1
Tennessee1
Game Conditions
Temperature44°F
Wind4 mph E
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Kentucky46:08
Tennessee13:52
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Game Story
Tennessee edges Kentucky 45-42
Tennessee defeated Kentucky 45-42 in Week 10 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 461-612 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Tennessee set the terms early in a game that finished 45-42. Hendon Hooker pass complete to JaVonta Payton for 75 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) came with {'seconds': 49, 'minutes': 14} left in the first quarter, giving Tennessee the first major swing.
Tennessee's box score carried the story: 461 total yards, 145 rushing yards, and 316 passing yards. Kentucky finished with 612 total yards, including 225 on the ground and 387 through the air.
Tennessee converted 3-8 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Tennessee led 24-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Hendon Hooker pass complete to JaVonta Payton for 75 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker pass complete to JaVonta Payton for 75 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 7-0 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker pass complete to Velus Jones Jr. for 72 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 14-7 over Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Kavosiey Smoke run for 9 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 7-7 over Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Will Levis pass complete to Justin Rigg for 3 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 21-14 over Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Will Levis run for 8 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 14-14 over Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker pass complete to Jacob Warren for 18 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 21-21 over Kentucky).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-42
Tennessee defeated Kentucky.
Total yards
461-612
Tennessee held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
145
Tennessee averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
316
Tennessee averaged 15.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-8
Tennessee's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
12-17
Kentucky's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kentucky | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 612 | 461 |
| Passing Yards | 387 | 316 |
| Rushing Yards | 225 | 145 |
| First Downs | 35 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 12-17 | 3-8 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-4 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-58 | 6-40 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 32-50 | 15-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 49 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 46:08 | 13:52 |