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Staff predictions for Kentucky vs Tennessee on Saturday

Here is the UKWildcatsWire staff prediction for Kentucky versus Tennessee on Saturday.

The last time Kentucky football met a top ten team, they pulled off a huge upset, taking down Ole Miss. They would love to repeat that feat this Saturday when the take on the Tennessee Volunteers.

The Wildcats have lost three straight games, while Tennessee has mostly played like a national championship contender this season. Kentucky has no momentum right now, and history is on the Vols’ side as well.

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For Kentucky to win, they’ll need to overcome a lot. There have been a lot of issues on offense all season, but the defense hasn’t played well either in the past few games.

Do the Wildcats have a chance in this game? Here is the staff prediction for Saturday’s Kentucky versus Tennessee matchup.

Vance Meek – Lead Writer

Kentucky needs a miracle to win this game. They haven’t scored more than 20 points versus an SEC opponent this year, and the Volunteers are almost certain to score more than that.

The Wildcats offense has to figure out how to get points on the board. Offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan has to maximize the offense, and quarterback Brock Vandagriff will need to play his best. It’s hard to envision them pulling it together based on what they’ve done this year.

Tennessee 41 – Kentucky 17

Staff prediction for Kentucky football’s matchup with Florida

Here is the UKWildcatsWire staff prediction for the Kentucky football game with Florida on Saturday.

Kentucky football looks to bounce back this week after a shocking loss to Vanderbilt. The loss dropped them to 3 – 3, and 1 – 3 in SEC play. Defensively, they’ve been excellent, but the offense has struggled mightily all season.

The Florida Gators are up next for Kentucky. They are also 3 – 3 this season, and have looked strong at times. At other times, however, they’re inconsistent and look like a bottom of the conference team. They enter the game with the Wildcats without their starting quarterback, instead leaning on talented Freshman D.J. Lagway.

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It’s a game that could go either way. Kentucky has won their last three meetings, but if the offense goes missing again, they won’t have a chance.

Here is the prediction from UKWildcatsWire:

Vance Meek – Lead Writer:

Florida 24 – Kentucky 13

Kentucky’s defense can keep them in any game, as they have proven all season. However, the offense is just struggling to put up points. The playcalling is conservative, possibly to try and make it easier on quarterback Brock Vandagriff, but it’s not working.

The Wildcats will need to open up the offense, and make some plays down the field. If Vandagriff isn’t capable of doing it, they may need to go with the backup.

Staff predictions for the week seven game between Kentucky and Vanderbilt

Here are the UKWildcatsWire staff predictions for Kentucky football vs Vanderbilt.

After a couple of tough losses to SEC foes in South Carolina and the Georgia Bulldogs, Kentucky football has bounced back. In week five, they pulled off a big upset against Ole Miss.

Up next for the Wildcats is the Vanderbilt Commodores. In most seasons, Vandy is an afterthought in the SEC, but this season, they are making noise. In their previous game, they got a big upset of their own, taking down the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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This week’s matchup between the two teams figures to be a defensive battle, but who has the edge? Here are the predictions from the UKWildcatsWire staff:

Vance Meek – Lead Writer

Kentucky 24 – Vanderbilt 16

This game has defensive battle written all over it. The Wildcats have one of the best defenses in the nation, while the Commodores have been solid as well, making plays when it mattered. Quarterback Brock Vandagriff will need to make a few plays down the field.

If Dane Key and Barion Brown can get involved to open up the running game, Kentucky will have the advantage. It might come down to the offensive line giving Vandagriff time to throw. I think Kentucky makes just a few more plays.

Steve Holley

Kentucky 29 – Vanderbilt 16

Vanderbilt’s win over Alabama was the upset of the year in college football. Unfortunately for them, Kentucky is also playing really well, and the Wildcats have dominated this rivalry under Mark Stoops. With a week off to rest following such a big win at Ole Miss, I like Kentucky’s chances.

The defense needs to force some turnovers and get big stops in this game. Vandy played a mistake-free game against Alabama, and the Commodores’ ability to chew up 5 – 6 minutes of game clock, even on drives where they didn’t score really impressed me. That said, I think they’re in for a let-down a week after such a historic upset.