How do the Kentucky Wildcats and Tennessee Volunteers compare statistically?

By John Clay

Updated October 29, 2022 8:40 AM

Preview: No. 19 Kentucky at No. 3 Tennessee

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Mark Stoops’ Kentucky Wildcats have a tall task on Saturday, facing the high-powered and third-ranked Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday night at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. ESPN has the 7 p.m. kickoff.

Individually, Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker ranks second in the nation in pass efficiency with a 190.84 rating. Kentucky’s Will Levis is seventh in the same category with a 173.32 ranking. Tennessee’s Jalin Hyatt ranks fifth in the nation in receiving yards per game at 109.9.

Here’s a look at how the two teams compare from a statistical standpoint.

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) Wade Payne AP

This story was originally published October 24, 2022 at 3:06 PM.

John Clay

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John Clay is a sports columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader. A native of Central Kentucky, he covered UK football from 1987 until being named sports columnist in 2000. He has covered 20 Final Fours and 42 consecutive Kentucky Derbys. Support my work with a digital subscription