Kickoff between the Vols and Wildcats is slated for 7 p.m. EDT (ESPN).
“Big ball game this Saturday, really good opponent,” second-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said Monday. “They play well in all three phases of the game. The next part of this journey for us is a big one. Got started with our preparation this morning. Unique in this one that they have had two weeks of preparation. Our players got to have a real sense of urgency here this week and get prepared to go play our best football.
“Obviously, coming off of Saturday’s performance, there were a lot of really good things. There are some things we have to clean up, too. Our players got a chance to see that and talk through it this morning, in particular, our young guys that got action in the second half just continuing to grow — and being ready to play when their opportunity comes.”
Below is a transcript provided by the University of Tennessee of Heupel’s continued preview of playing Kentucky.