Tennessee Volunteers 33–27 Kentucky Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2023

Quick answer

Tennessee Volunteers defeated Kentucky Wildcats 33–27 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Tennessee Volunteers 33, Kentucky Wildcats 27.

Game summary

Tennessee Volunteers edged Kentucky Wildcats 33–27 in Week 9 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 6 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Devin Leary (Kentucky) — 362.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.45 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Dylan Sampson — 76.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Dane Key — 7 rec, 113.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kentucky (+0.195/play) vs Tennessee (+0.183/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Tennessee Volunteers	9	12	3	6	33
Kentucky Wildcats	0	15	6	3	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

TENNTennessee Volunteers

+3OPP 27

+3OPP 11

+3OPP 32

+3OPP 17

+3OPP 18

+3OPP 11

UKKentucky Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Tennessee
Q1TD
JWJaylen Wright
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Jaylen Wright rushes 52 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
9-0
Field goal good from 44 yards
Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
9-3
Field goal good from 28 yards
Tennessee
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
12-3
Field goal good from 49 yards
Kentucky
Q2TD
BBBarion Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Devin Leary pass to Barion Brown for a touchdown (11 yards)
Tennessee
Q2TD
CNChas Nimrod
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Joe Milton III pass to Chas Nimrod for a touchdown (39 yards)
Kentucky
Q2TD
RDRay Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Ray Davis rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
21-15
Field goal good from 34 yards
Tennessee
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
24-15
Field goal good from 35 yards
Kentucky
Q3TD
DKDane Key
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Devin Leary pass to Dane Key for a touchdown (7 yards)
Tennessee
Q4TD
DSDylan Sampson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-21
Dylan Sampson rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Kentucky
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
30-24
Field goal good from 28 yards

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Devin Leary (Kentucky) — 362.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.45 EPA/play +18.13 EPA
Joe Milton III (Tennessee) — 216.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +9.59 EPA

Rushing

Dylan Sampson (Tennessee) — 76.0 yds · 1 TD -0.00 EPA
Ray Davis (Kentucky) — 42.0 yds · 1 TD -0.31 EPA
Jaylen Wright (Tennessee) — 120.0 yds · 1 TD +0.62 EPA

Receiving

Dane Key (Kentucky) — 7 rec · 113.0 yds +1.51 EPA
Barion Brown (Kentucky) — 5 rec · 58.0 yds +0.23 EPA
Tayvion Robinson (Kentucky) — 3 rec · 34.0 yds +0.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Devin Leary	Kentucky	40	70.0%	362	2	+0.45	+18.13
Joe Milton III	Tennessee	22	77.3%	216	1	+0.44	+9.59

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Tennessee	Kentucky
Plays	67	63
EPA / play	+0.183	+0.195
Total EPA	+12.27	+12.29
Success rate	53.7%	47.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.436	+0.453
Rush EPA / play	+0.060	-0.254
Yards	481	445

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kentucky	3	9	-1.39	Punt
Q1	Tennessee	5	70	+5.62	Rush TD
Q1	Kentucky	4	9	-4.78	Ended
Q1	Tennessee	5	18	-1.65	Field goal
Q1	Kentucky	9	71	+2.20	Field goal
Q2	Tennessee	9	54	+0.95	Field goal
Q2	Kentucky	7	75	+6.32	Pass TD
Q2	Tennessee	5	75	+5.75	Pass TD
Q2	Kentucky	10	75	+6.37	Rush TD
Q2	Tennessee	6	59	+1.81	Field goal
Q3	Tennessee	3	9	-1.41	Punt
Q3	Kentucky	8	36	-3.10	Ended
Q3	Tennessee	7	59	+1.24	Field goal
Q3	Kentucky	6	65	+5.65	Pass TD
Q3	Tennessee	6	6	-5.14	Punt
Q4	Kentucky	8	45	-0.02	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Tennessee Volunteers · Joe Milton III pass to Dont'e Thornton Jr. for 47 yards (2nd & 19) (+4.49 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee Volunteers · Jaylen Wright rushes 52 yards for a touchdown (+4.1 EPA)
Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · Joe Milton III pass to Chas Nimrod for a touchdown (39 yards) (+3.98 EPA)
Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Ray Davis rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.37 EPA)
Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Devin Leary pass to Dane Key for a touchdown (7 yards) (+3.03 EPA)
Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Devin Leary pass to Barion Brown for a touchdown (11 yards) (+2.89 EPA)
Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Ray Davis rushes 7 yards for a touchdown (+2.8 EPA)
Q3 · Tennessee Volunteers · Joe Milton III sacked for a loss of 7 yards (3rd & 6) (-2.61 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tennessee Volunteers controlled the final (33–27) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Devin Leary (Kentucky) — 362.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Kentucky at 0.195 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Tennessee Volunteers vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Tennessee Volunteers 33, Kentucky Wildcats 27 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Tennessee Volunteers vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Tennessee Volunteers won with a final score of 33–27.

Where can I find the Tennessee Volunteers vs Kentucky Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520353.

Who led Tennessee Volunteers vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Devin Leary (Kentucky) led passers with 362.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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