Tennessee Volunteers 56–34 Kentucky Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2025

Quick answer

Tennessee Volunteers defeated Kentucky Wildcats 56–34 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: Tennessee Volunteers 56, Kentucky Wildcats 34.

Game summary

Tennessee Volunteers rolled past Kentucky Wildcats 56–34 in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 14 touchdowns across 14 plays.
Passing leader: Shotgun #8 C.Boley (Kentucky) — 66.0 pass yds, +0.91 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #17 C.Brazzell II caught at UK15 — 2 rec, 56.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kentucky (+0.273/play) vs Tennessee (+0.224/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Tennessee Volunteers	12	18	12	6	56
Kentucky Wildcats	12	12	6	6	34

Scoring Map

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

TENNTennessee Volunteers

UKKentucky Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Tennessee
Q1TD
#C#17 C.Brazzell II caught at UK00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
#17 C.Brazzell II caught at UK00 catch for a touchdown (35 yards)
Kentucky
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Interception returned for a touchdown
Kentucky
Q1TD
#K#1 K.Law caught at UK25
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
#1 K.Law caught at UK25 catch for a touchdown (71 yards)
Tennessee
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Rushing touchdown
Tennessee
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Rushing touchdown
Tennessee
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Rushing touchdown
Kentucky
Q2TD
#D#7 D.Miller caught at UT33
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
#7 D.Miller caught at UT33 catch for a touchdown (56 yards)
Kentucky
Q2TD
#J#4 J.Hester caught at UT00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
#4 J.Hester caught at UT00 catch for a touchdown (3 yards)
Tennessee
Q2TD
#E#0 E.Davis caught at UK00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-24
#0 E.Davis caught at UK00 catch for a touchdown (13 yards)
Tennessee
Q3TD
#M#4 M.Matthews caught at UK10
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-24
#4 M.Matthews caught at UK10 catch for a touchdown (62 yards)
Tennessee
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
42-24
Rushing touchdown
Kentucky
Q3TD
#D#7 D.Miller caught at UT00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
42-30
#7 D.Miller caught at UT00 catch for a touchdown (28 yards)
Tennessee
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
48-30
Rushing touchdown
Kentucky
Q4TD
#J#4 J.Hester caught at UT02
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
48-36
#4 J.Hester caught at UT02 catch for a touchdown (7 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Shotgun #8 C.Boley (Kentucky) — 66.0 yds · +0.91 EPA/play +6.39 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Aguilar (Tennessee) — 205.0 yds · +0.17 EPA/play +3.16 EPA
Shotgun #6 J.Aguilar (Tennessee) — 70.0 yds · +0.17 EPA/play +0.87 EPA

Receiving

#17 C.Brazzell II caught at UK15 (Tennessee) — 2 rec · 56.0 yds +1.08 EPA
#4 M.Matthews caught at UT39 (Tennessee) — 2 rec · 18.0 yds +0.91 EPA
#1 K.Law caught at UK25 (Kentucky) — 1 rec · 71.0 yds +6.06 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shotgun #8 C.Boley	Kentucky	7	85.7%	66	+0.91	+6.39
No Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Aguilar	Tennessee	19	57.9%	205	+0.17	+3.16
Shotgun #6 J.Aguilar	Tennessee	5	100.0%	70	+0.17	+0.87
No Huddle #1 K.Law	Kentucky	1	0.0%	0	-0.80	-0.80
No Huddle-Shotgun #8 C.Boley	Kentucky	1	0.0%	-3	-2.17	-2.17
) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 C.Boley	Kentucky	22	63.6%	115	-0.14	-2.97

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Tennessee	Kentucky
Plays	59	73
EPA / play	+0.224	+0.273
Total EPA	+13.25	+19.95
Success rate	57.6%	46.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.558	+0.329
Rush EPA / play	-0.057	+0.217
Yards	504	537

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Tennessee	4	60	+2.67	Pass TD
Q1	Kentucky	5	16	+1.79	Punt
Q1	Tennessee	3	-7	-8.98	Punt
Q1	Kentucky	5	65	-7.58	Touchdown
Q1	Kentucky	2	75	+7.71	Pass TD
Q1	Tennessee	3	2	-3.06	Punt
Q1	Kentucky	3	8	-1.93	Punt
Q1	Tennessee	5	77	+5.29	Rush TD
Q1	Kentucky	4	3	-5.47	Fumble
Q1	Tennessee	4	6	+3.98	Rush TD
Q2	Kentucky	3	75	+7.05	Pass TD
Q2	Tennessee	5	26	-0.50	Punt
Q2	Kentucky	16	101	+9.04	Pass TD
Q2	Tennessee	10	75	+5.75	Pass TD
Q2	Kentucky	1	-1	-0.55	Ended
Q3	Kentucky	6	33	-0.61	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.32 EPA)
Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · #1 K.Law caught at UK25 catch for a touchdown (71 yards) (+6.06 EPA)
Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · #7 D.Miller caught at UT33 catch for a touchdown (56 yards) (+5.74 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee Volunteers · No Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Aguilar sacked for a loss of 11 yards (3rd & 6) (-4.52 EPA)
Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 C.Boley pass to #1 K.Law caught at UK43 for 32 yards (3rd & 6) (+4.41 EPA)
Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Fumble (-4.32 EPA)
Q3 · Tennessee Volunteers · No Huddle-Shotgun #6 J.Aguilar to #14 B.Staley caught at UK48 — Pass Completion (56 yards) (+4.3 EPA)
Q2 · Tennessee Volunteers · #0 E.Davis caught at UK00 catch for a touchdown (13 yards) (+4.19 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tennessee Volunteers controlled the final (56–34) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Shotgun #8 C.Boley (Kentucky) — 66.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kentucky at 0.273 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

Tennessee Volunteers 56, Kentucky Wildcats 34 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Tennessee Volunteers vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Tennessee Volunteers won with a final score of 56–34.

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=401752747.

Who led Tennessee Volunteers vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Shotgun #8 C.Boley (Kentucky) led passers with 66.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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